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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,333.28, 392,375.20 and 157,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,333.28, 392,375.20 and 157,005.60 is: 216,665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,333.28 : 392,375.20 = 157,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,333.28/392,375.20 = 157,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,333.28x = 392,375.20 × 157,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,333.28x = 61,605,103,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,605,103,701.12/284,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,665.12

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