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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,286.40, 392,313.44 and 156,960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,286.40, 392,313.44 and 156,960.88 is: 216,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,286.40 : 392,313.44 = 156,960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,286.40/392,313.44 = 156,960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,286.40x = 392,313.44 × 156,960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,286.40x = 61,577,862,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,577,862,778.23/284,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,605.02

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