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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,292.04, 392,320.32 and 156,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,292.04, 392,320.32 and 156,968.52 is: 216,615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,292.04 : 392,320.32 = 156,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,292.04/392,320.32 = 156,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,292.04x = 392,320.32 × 156,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,292.04x = 61,581,939,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,581,939,996.33/284,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,615.07

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