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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,292.80, 392,321.46 and 156,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,292.80, 392,321.46 and 156,965.60 is: 216,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,292.80 : 392,321.46 = 156,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,292.80/392,321.46 = 156,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,292.80x = 392,321.46 × 156,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,292.80x = 61,580,973,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580,973,361.78/284,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,611.09

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