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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,308.30, 392,337.90 and 156,981.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,308.30, 392,337.90 and 156,981.16 is: 216,629.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,308.30 : 392,337.90 = 156,981.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,308.30/392,337.90 = 156,981.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,308.30x = 392,337.90 × 156,981.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,308.30x = 61,589,658,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589,658,653.96/284,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,629.83

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