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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,660.04, 392,851.23 and 157,332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,660.04, 392,851.23 and 157,332.90 is: 217,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,660.04 : 392,851.23 = 157,332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,660.04/392,851.23 = 157,332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,660.04x = 392,851.23 × 157,332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,660.04x = 61,808,423,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,808,423,284.47/284,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,130.66

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