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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,700.03, 392,870.70 and 157,368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,700.03, 392,870.70 and 157,368.03 is: 217,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,700.03 : 392,870.70 = 157,368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,700.03/392,870.70 = 157,368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,700.03x = 392,870.70 × 157,368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,700.03x = 61,825,288,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,825,288,103.72/284,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,159.40

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