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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,310.64, 392,343.55 and 156,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,310.64, 392,343.55 and 156,983.50 is: 216,634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,310.64 : 392,343.55 = 156,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,310.64/392,343.55 = 156,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,310.64x = 392,343.55 × 156,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,310.64x = 61,591,463,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,591,463,681.43/284,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,634.40

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