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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,653.28, 392,807.40 and 157,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,653.28, 392,807.40 and 157,325.60 is: 217,101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,653.28 : 392,807.40 = 157,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,653.28/392,807.40 = 157,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,653.28x = 392,807.40 × 157,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,653.28x = 61,798,659,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798,659,889.44/284,653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,101.52

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