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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,441.43, 392,509.22 and 157,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,441.43, 392,509.22 and 157,107 is: 216,796.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,441.43 : 392,509.22 = 157,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,441.43/392,509.22 = 157,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,441.43x = 392,509.22 × 157,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,441.43x = 61,665,945,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,665,945,241.01/284,441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,796.64

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