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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,582.24, 392,723.63 and 157,257.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,582.24, 392,723.63 and 157,257.83 is: 217,015.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,582.24 : 392,723.63 = 157,257.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,582.24/392,723.63 = 157,257.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,582.24x = 392,723.63 × 157,257.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,582.24x = 61,758,865,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,758,865,843.52/284,582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,015.88

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