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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,440.32, 392,520.96 and 157,105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,440.32, 392,520.96 and 157,105.92 is: 216,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,440.32 : 392,520.96 = 157,105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,440.32/392,520.96 = 157,105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,440.32x = 392,520.96 × 157,105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,440.32x = 61,667,366,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,366,540.08/284,440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,802.48

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