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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,575.14, 392,721.62 and 157,258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,575.14, 392,721.62 and 157,258.94 is: 217,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,575.14 : 392,721.62 = 157,258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,575.14/392,721.62 = 157,258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,575.14x = 392,721.62 × 157,258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,575.14x = 61,758,985,676.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,758,985,676.28/284,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,021.72

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