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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,085.66, 392,046.55 and 155,032.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,085.66, 392,046.55 and 155,032.47 is: 213,949.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,085.66 : 392,046.55 = 155,032.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,085.66/392,046.55 = 155,032.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,085.66x = 392,046.55 × 155,032.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,085.66x = 60,779,943,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,779,943,588.12/284,085.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,949.35

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