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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,162.31, 392,137.98 and 155,096.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,162.31, 392,137.98 and 155,096.49 is: 214,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,162.31 : 392,137.98 = 155,096.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,162.31/392,137.98 = 155,096.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,162.31x = 392,137.98 × 155,096.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,162.31x = 60,819,224,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,819,224,293.69/284,162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,029.88

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