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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,279.01, 392,302.40 and 156,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,279.01, 392,302.40 and 156,955.51 is: 216,597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,279.01 : 392,302.40 = 156,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,279.01/392,302.40 = 156,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,279.01x = 392,302.40 × 156,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,279.01x = 61,574,023,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574,023,266.22/284,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,597.15

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