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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,587.62, 392,731.05 and 157,263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,587.62, 392,731.05 and 157,263.21 is: 217,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,587.62 : 392,731.05 = 157,263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,587.62/392,731.05 = 157,263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,587.62x = 392,731.05 × 157,263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,587.62x = 61,762,145,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,762,145,589.67/284,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,023.30

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