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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,581.58, 392,722.73 and 157,257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,581.58, 392,722.73 and 157,257.18 is: 217,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,581.58 : 392,722.73 = 157,257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,581.58/392,722.73 = 157,257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,581.58x = 392,722.73 × 157,257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,581.58x = 61,758,469,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,758,469,041.70/284,581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,014.99

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