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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,291.80, 392,328.80 and 156,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,291.80, 392,328.80 and 156,975.44 is: 216,629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,291.80 : 392,328.80 = 156,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,291.80/392,328.80 = 156,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,291.80x = 392,328.80 × 156,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,291.80x = 61,585,986,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,585,986,004.67/284,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,629.48

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