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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,137.50, 392,106.68 and 155,074.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,137.50, 392,106.68 and 155,074.93 is: 214,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,137.50 : 392,106.68 = 155,074.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,137.50/392,106.68 = 155,074.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,137.50x = 392,106.68 × 155,074.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,137.50x = 60,805,914,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,805,914,250.62/284,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,001.72

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