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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,488.39, 392,601.90 and 157,172.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,488.39, 392,601.90 and 157,172.19 is: 216,902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,488.39 : 392,601.90 = 157,172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,488.39/392,601.90 = 157,172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,488.39x = 392,601.90 × 157,172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,488.39x = 61,706,100,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,706,100,421.16/284,488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,902.00

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