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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,116.92, 392,069.01 and 155,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,116.92, 392,069.01 and 155,052.12 is: 213,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,116.92 : 392,069.01 = 155,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,116.92/392,069.01 = 155,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,116.92x = 392,069.01 × 155,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,116.92x = 60,791,132,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,791,132,366.34/284,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,965.20

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