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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,314.30, 392,346.18 and 156,987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,314.30, 392,346.18 and 156,987.16 is: 216,638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,314.30 : 392,346.18 = 156,987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,314.30/392,346.18 = 156,987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,314.30x = 392,346.18 × 156,987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,314.30x = 61,593,312,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,593,312,535.05/284,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,638.11

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