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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,586.02, 392,728.85 and 157,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,586.02, 392,728.85 and 157,261.62 is: 217,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,586.02 : 392,728.85 = 157,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,586.02/392,728.85 = 157,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,586.02x = 392,728.85 × 157,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,586.02x = 61,761,175,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,761,175,564.89/284,586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,021.11

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