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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,384.32, 392,452.69 and 157,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,384.32, 392,452.69 and 157,062.04 is: 216,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,384.32 : 392,452.69 = 157,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,384.32/392,452.69 = 157,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,384.32x = 392,452.69 × 157,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,384.32x = 61,639,420,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,420,094.89/284,384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,746.90

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