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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,727.12, 392,889.24 and 157,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,727.12, 392,889.24 and 157,385.28 is: 217,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,727.12 : 392,889.24 = 157,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,727.12/392,889.24 = 157,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,727.12x = 392,889.24 × 157,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,727.12x = 61,834,983,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,834,983,046.39/284,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,172.79

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