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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,402.61, 392,442.03 and 157,070.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,402.61, 392,442.03 and 157,070.61 is: 216,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,402.61 : 392,442.03 = 157,070.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,402.61/392,442.03 = 157,070.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,402.61x = 392,442.03 × 157,070.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,402.61x = 61,641,109,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641,109,041.74/284,402.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,738.90

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