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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,297.04, 392,327.22 and 156,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,297.04, 392,327.22 and 156,973.52 is: 216,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,297.04 : 392,327.22 = 156,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,297.04/392,327.22 = 156,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,297.04x = 392,327.22 × 156,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,297.04x = 61,584,984,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,584,984,715.21/284,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,621.97

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