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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,198.22, 392,198.36 and 155,143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,198.22, 392,198.36 and 155,143.35 is: 214,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,198.22 : 392,198.36 = 155,143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,198.22/392,198.36 = 155,143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,198.22x = 392,198.36 × 155,143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,198.22x = 60,846,966,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,846,966,659.19/284,198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,100.45

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