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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,182.18, 392,169.52 and 155,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,182.18, 392,169.52 and 155,120.14 is: 214,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,182.18 : 392,169.52 = 155,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,182.18/392,169.52 = 155,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,182.18x = 392,169.52 × 155,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,182.18x = 60,833,390,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833,390,846.13/284,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,064.76

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