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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,281.76, 392,308.58 and 156,958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,281.76, 392,308.58 and 156,958.14 is: 216,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,281.76 : 392,308.58 = 156,958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,281.76/392,308.58 = 156,958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,281.76x = 392,308.58 × 156,958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,281.76x = 61,576,025,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,025,022.84/284,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,602.10

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