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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,407.11, 392,448.24 and 157,075.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,407.11, 392,448.24 and 157,075.11 is: 216,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,407.11 : 392,448.24 = 157,075.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,407.11/392,448.24 = 157,075.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,407.11x = 392,448.24 × 157,075.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,407.11x = 61,643,850,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643,850,467.31/284,407.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,745.11

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