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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,721.93, 392,896.51 and 157,387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,721.93, 392,896.51 and 157,387.50 is: 217,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,721.93 : 392,896.51 = 157,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,721.93/392,896.51 = 157,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,721.93x = 392,896.51 × 157,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,721.93x = 61,836,999,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,836,999,074.16/284,721.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,183.83

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