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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,288.78, 392,324.64 and 156,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,288.78, 392,324.64 and 156,972.44 is: 216,625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,288.78 : 392,324.64 = 156,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,288.78/392,324.64 = 156,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,288.78x = 392,324.64 × 156,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,288.78x = 61,584,156,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,584,156,012.92/284,288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,625.35

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