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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,779.18, 392,960.91 and 157,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,779.18, 392,960.91 and 157,437.46 is: 217,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,779.18 : 392,960.91 = 157,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,779.18/392,960.91 = 157,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,779.18x = 392,960.91 × 157,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,779.18x = 61,866,767,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,866,767,549.69/284,779.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,244.70

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