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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,143.61, 392,119.03 and 155,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,143.61, 392,119.03 and 155,083.28 is: 214,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,143.61 : 392,119.03 = 155,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,143.61/392,119.03 = 155,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,143.61x = 392,119.03 × 155,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,143.61x = 60,811,102,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811,102,586.81/284,143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,015.38

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