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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,542.90, 392,677.12 and 157,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,542.90, 392,677.12 and 157,226.74 is: 216,977.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,542.90 : 392,677.12 = 157,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,542.90/392,677.12 = 157,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,542.90x = 392,677.12 × 157,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,542.90x = 61,739,343,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,739,343,450.19/284,542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,977.28

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