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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,299.80, 392,339.84 and 156,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,299.80, 392,339.84 and 156,983.44 is: 216,640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,299.80 : 392,339.84 = 156,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,299.80/392,339.84 = 156,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,299.80x = 392,339.84 × 156,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,299.80x = 61,590,857,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,590,857,732.25/284,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,640.52

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