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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,554.42, 392,684.97 and 157,228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,554.42, 392,684.97 and 157,228.90 is: 216,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,554.42 : 392,684.97 = 157,228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,554.42/392,684.97 = 157,228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,554.42x = 392,684.97 × 157,228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,554.42x = 61,741,425,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,741,425,879.63/284,554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,975.81

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