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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,521.64, 392,606.40 and 157,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,521.64, 392,606.40 and 157,189.64 is: 216,903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,521.64 : 392,606.40 = 157,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,521.64/392,606.40 = 157,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,521.64x = 392,606.40 × 157,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,521.64x = 61,713,658,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,713,658,677.70/284,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,903.22

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