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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,285.80, 392,320.52 and 156,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,285.80, 392,320.52 and 156,969.44 is: 216,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,285.80 : 392,320.52 = 156,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,285.80/392,320.52 = 156,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,285.80x = 392,320.52 × 156,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,285.80x = 61,582,332,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582,332,324.91/284,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,621.20

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