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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,742.76, 392,942.82 and 157,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,742.76, 392,942.82 and 157,423.72 is: 217,243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,742.76 : 392,942.82 = 157,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,742.76/392,942.82 = 157,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,742.76x = 392,942.82 × 157,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,742.76x = 61,858,520,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858,520,471.69/284,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,243.52

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