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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,283.02, 392,307.92 and 156,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,283.02, 392,307.92 and 156,959.52 is: 216,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,283.02 : 392,307.92 = 156,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,283.02/392,307.92 = 156,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,283.02x = 392,307.92 × 156,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,283.02x = 61,576,462,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,462,815.40/284,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,602.68

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