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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,435.68, 392,513.72 and 157,108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,435.68, 392,513.72 and 157,108.54 is: 216,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,435.68 : 392,513.72 = 157,108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,435.68/392,513.72 = 157,108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,435.68x = 392,513.72 × 157,108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,435.68x = 61,667,257,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,257,479.17/284,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,805.63

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