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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,282.76, 392,309.96 and 156,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,282.76, 392,309.96 and 156,959.14 is: 216,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,282.76 : 392,309.96 = 156,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,282.76/392,309.96 = 156,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,282.76x = 392,309.96 × 156,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,282.76x = 61,576,633,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,633,935.03/284,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,603.48

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