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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,721.60, 392,898.92 and 157,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,721.60, 392,898.92 and 157,389.60 is: 217,188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,721.60 : 392,898.92 = 157,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,721.60/392,898.92 = 157,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,721.60x = 392,898.92 × 157,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,721.60x = 61,838,203,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,838,203,859.23/284,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,188.31

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