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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,167.49, 392,145.14 and 155,101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,167.49, 392,145.14 and 155,101.69 is: 214,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,167.49 : 392,145.14 = 155,101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,167.49/392,145.14 = 155,101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,167.49x = 392,145.14 × 155,101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,167.49x = 60,822,371,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822,371,978.56/284,167.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,037.05

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