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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,588.12, 392,731.74 and 157,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,588.12, 392,731.74 and 157,263.71 is: 217,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,588.12 : 392,731.74 = 157,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,588.12/392,731.74 = 157,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,588.12x = 392,731.74 × 157,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,588.12x = 61,762,450,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,762,450,467.16/284,588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,023.99

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