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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,351.70, 392,405.07 and 157,026.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,351.70, 392,405.07 and 157,026.99 is: 216,697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,351.70 : 392,405.07 = 157,026.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,351.70/392,405.07 = 157,026.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,351.70x = 392,405.07 × 157,026.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,351.70x = 61,618,187,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,618,187,002.84/284,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,697.09

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