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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,675.50, 392,818.17 and 157,333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,675.50, 392,818.17 and 157,333.78 is: 217,101.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,675.50 : 392,818.17 = 157,333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,675.50/392,818.17 = 157,333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,675.50x = 392,818.17 × 157,333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,675.50x = 61,803,567,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803,567,538.78/284,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,101.81

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