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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,896.52, 427,154.95 and 156,873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,896.52, 427,154.95 and 156,873.11 is: 235,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,896.52 : 427,154.95 = 156,873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,896.52/427,154.95 = 156,873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,896.52x = 427,154.95 × 156,873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,896.52x = 67,009,123,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,009,123,322.62/284,896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,205.14

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