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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,284.02, 392,309.28 and 156,960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,284.02, 392,309.28 and 156,960.54 is: 216,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,284.02 : 392,309.28 = 156,960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,284.02/392,309.28 = 156,960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,284.02x = 392,309.28 × 156,960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,284.02x = 61,577,076,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,577,076,435.81/284,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,604.07

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