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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,527.89, 392,656.46 and 157,211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,527.89, 392,656.46 and 157,211.73 is: 216,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,527.89 : 392,656.46 = 157,211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,527.89/392,656.46 = 157,211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,527.89x = 392,656.46 × 157,211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,527.89x = 61,730,200,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,730,200,586.22/284,527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,956.59

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