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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,295.80, 392,325.60 and 156,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,295.80, 392,325.60 and 156,968.60 is: 216,615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,295.80 : 392,325.60 = 156,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,295.80/392,325.60 = 156,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,295.80x = 392,325.60 × 156,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,295.80x = 61,582,800,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582,800,176.16/284,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,615.23

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