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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,536.62, 392,655.87 and 157,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,536.62, 392,655.87 and 157,217.58 is: 216,957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,536.62 : 392,655.87 = 157,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,536.62/392,655.87 = 157,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,536.62x = 392,655.87 × 157,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,536.62x = 61,732,405,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,732,405,654.19/284,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,957.68

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