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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,598.24, 392,712.13 and 157,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,598.24, 392,712.13 and 157,266.24 is: 217,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,598.24 : 392,712.13 = 157,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,598.24/392,712.13 = 157,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,598.24x = 392,712.13 × 157,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,598.24x = 61,760,360,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760,360,087.49/284,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,008.93

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