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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,758.12, 392,950.50 and 157,426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,758.12, 392,950.50 and 157,426.12 is: 217,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,758.12 : 392,950.50 = 157,426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,758.12/392,950.50 = 157,426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,758.12x = 392,950.50 × 157,426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,758.12x = 61,860,672,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,860,672,567.06/284,758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,239.36

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