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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,390.89, 392,457.02 and 157,063.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,390.89, 392,457.02 and 157,063.75 is: 216,746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,390.89 : 392,457.02 = 157,063.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,390.89/392,457.02 = 157,063.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,390.89x = 392,457.02 × 157,063.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,390.89x = 61,640,771,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640,771,275.03/284,390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,746.64

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