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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,295.51, 392,323.10 and 156,967.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,295.51, 392,323.10 and 156,967.83 is: 216,613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,295.51 : 392,323.10 = 156,967.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,295.51/392,323.10 = 156,967.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,295.51x = 392,323.10 × 156,967.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,295.51x = 61,582,104,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582,104,881.03/284,295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,613.01

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