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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,599.87, 392,732.34 and 157,267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,599.87, 392,732.34 and 157,267.25 is: 217,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,599.87 : 392,732.34 = 157,267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,599.87/392,732.34 = 157,267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,599.87x = 392,732.34 × 157,267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,599.87x = 61,763,935,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763,935,097.87/284,599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,020.25

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