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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,942.26, 393,224.52 and 157,617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,942.26, 393,224.52 and 157,617.28 is: 217,514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,942.26 : 393,224.52 = 157,617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,942.26/393,224.52 = 157,617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,942.26x = 393,224.52 × 157,617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,942.26x = 61,978,979,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,978,979,271.71/284,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,514.17

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