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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,148.21, 392,125.34 and 155,087.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,148.21, 392,125.34 and 155,087.86 is: 214,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,148.21 : 392,125.34 = 155,087.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,148.21/392,125.34 = 155,087.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,148.21x = 392,125.34 × 155,087.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,148.21x = 60,813,879,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813,879,832.37/284,148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,021.69

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