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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,089.39, 392,040.89 and 155,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,089.39, 392,040.89 and 155,030.42 is: 213,940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,089.39 : 392,040.89 = 155,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,089.39/392,040.89 = 155,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,089.39x = 392,040.89 × 155,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,089.39x = 60,778,263,287.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778,263,287.00/284,089.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,940.63

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