Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,390.14, 392,455.99 and 157,063
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284,390.14, 392,455.99 and 157,063 is: 216,745.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,390.14 : 392,455.99 = 157,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,390.14/392,455.99 = 157,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,390.14x = 392,455.99 × 157,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,390.14x = 61,640,314,764.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,640,314,764.71/284,390.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,745.61
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