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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,289.04, 392,316.20 and 156,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,289.04, 392,316.20 and 156,965.52 is: 216,610.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,289.04 : 392,316.20 = 156,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,289.04/392,316.20 = 156,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,289.04x = 392,316.20 × 156,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,289.04x = 61,580,116,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580,116,337.42/284,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,610.94

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