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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,731.03, 392,913.48 and 157,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,731.03, 392,913.48 and 157,399.03 is: 217,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,731.03 : 392,913.48 = 157,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,731.03/392,913.48 = 157,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,731.03x = 392,913.48 × 157,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,731.03x = 61,844,200,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,844,200,625.92/284,731.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,202.18

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