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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,287.78, 392,323.26 and 156,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,287.78, 392,323.26 and 156,971.44 is: 216,623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,287.78 : 392,323.26 = 156,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,287.78/392,323.26 = 156,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,287.78x = 392,323.26 × 156,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,287.78x = 61,583,547,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,583,547,067.69/284,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,623.97

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