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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,117.09, 392,083.73 and 155,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,117.09, 392,083.73 and 155,056.55 is: 213,979.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,117.09 : 392,083.73 = 155,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,117.09/392,083.73 = 155,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,117.09x = 392,083.73 × 155,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,117.09x = 60,795,147,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,795,147,749.23/284,117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,979.20

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