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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,105.15, 392,074.52 and 155,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,105.15, 392,074.52 and 155,050.68 is: 213,975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,105.15 : 392,074.52 = 155,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,105.15/392,074.52 = 155,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,105.15x = 392,074.52 × 155,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,105.15x = 60,791,420,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,791,420,161.42/284,105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,975.08

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