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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,626.90, 392,780.64 and 157,304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,626.90, 392,780.64 and 157,304.62 is: 217,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,626.90 : 392,780.64 = 157,304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,626.90/392,780.64 = 157,304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,626.90x = 392,780.64 × 157,304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,626.90x = 61,786,209,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,786,209,318.56/284,626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,077.90

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