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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,363.53, 392,411.38 and 157,036.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,363.53, 392,411.38 and 157,036.39 is: 216,704.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,363.53 : 392,411.38 = 157,036.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,363.53/392,411.38 = 157,036.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,363.53x = 392,411.38 × 157,036.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,363.53x = 61,622,866,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,622,866,510.12/284,363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,704.53

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