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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,370.39, 392,425.70 and 157,043.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,370.39, 392,425.70 and 157,043.25 is: 216,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,370.39 : 392,425.70 = 157,043.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,370.39/392,425.70 = 157,043.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,370.39x = 392,425.70 × 157,043.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,370.39x = 61,627,806,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627,806,526.31/284,370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,716.68

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