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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,674.50, 392,816.79 and 157,332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,674.50, 392,816.79 and 157,332.78 is: 217,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,674.50 : 392,816.79 = 157,332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,674.50/392,816.79 = 157,332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,674.50x = 392,816.79 × 157,332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,674.50x = 61,802,957,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,802,957,601.38/284,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,100.43

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