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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,131.45, 392,089.03 and 155,066.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,131.45, 392,089.03 and 155,066.59 is: 213,985.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,131.45 : 392,089.03 = 155,066.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,131.45/392,089.03 = 155,066.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,131.45x = 392,089.03 × 155,066.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,131.45x = 60,799,908,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,799,908,858.51/284,131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,985.14

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