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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,582.74, 392,724.32 and 157,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,582.74, 392,724.32 and 157,258.33 is: 217,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,582.74 : 392,724.32 = 157,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,582.74/392,724.32 = 157,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,582.74x = 392,724.32 × 157,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,582.74x = 61,759,170,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759,170,713.59/284,582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,016.57

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