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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,698.94, 392,886.88 and 157,376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,698.94, 392,886.88 and 157,376.66 is: 217,181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,698.94 : 392,886.88 = 157,376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,698.94/392,886.88 = 157,376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,698.94x = 392,886.88 × 157,376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,698.94x = 61,831,224,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,831,224,932.22/284,698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,181.09

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