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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,612.78, 392,750.30 and 157,280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,612.78, 392,750.30 and 157,280.78 is: 217,039.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,612.78 : 392,750.30 = 157,280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,612.78/392,750.30 = 157,280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,612.78x = 392,750.30 × 157,280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,612.78x = 61,772,073,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,772,073,529.23/284,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,039.00

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