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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,179.68, 392,166.07 and 155,117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,179.68, 392,166.07 and 155,117.64 is: 214,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,179.68 : 392,166.07 = 155,117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,179.68/392,166.07 = 155,117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,179.68x = 392,166.07 × 155,117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,179.68x = 60,831,875,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,831,875,266.47/284,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,061.31

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