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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,294.88, 392,329.44 and 156,980.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,294.88, 392,329.44 and 156,980.16 is: 216,634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,294.88 : 392,329.44 = 156,980.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,294.88/392,329.44 = 156,980.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,294.88x = 392,329.44 × 156,980.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,294.88x = 61,587,938,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,938,263.91/284,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,634.00

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