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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,116.02, 392,089.52 and 155,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,116.02, 392,089.52 and 155,061.56 is: 213,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,116.02 : 392,089.52 = 155,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,116.02/392,089.52 = 155,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,116.02x = 392,089.52 × 155,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,116.02x = 60,798,011,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,798,011,058.06/284,116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,990.08

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