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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,650.92, 392,818.34 and 157,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,650.92, 392,818.34 and 157,326.52 is: 217,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,650.92 : 392,818.34 = 157,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,650.92/392,818.34 = 157,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,650.92x = 392,818.34 × 157,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,650.92x = 61,800,742,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,800,742,424.38/284,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,110.64

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