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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,538.90, 392,671.60 and 157,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,538.90, 392,671.60 and 157,222.74 is: 216,971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,538.90 : 392,671.60 = 157,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,538.90/392,671.60 = 157,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,538.90x = 392,671.60 × 157,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,538.90x = 61,736,904,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736,904,872.18/284,538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,971.76

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