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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,294.76, 392,322.06 and 156,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,294.76, 392,322.06 and 156,967.08 is: 216,611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,294.76 : 392,322.06 = 156,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,294.76/392,322.06 = 156,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,294.76x = 392,322.06 × 156,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,294.76x = 61,581,648,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,581,648,177.78/284,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,611.97

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