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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,274.02, 392,287.82 and 155,210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,274.02, 392,287.82 and 155,210.12 is: 214,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,274.02 : 392,287.82 = 155,210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,274.02/392,287.82 = 155,210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,274.02x = 392,287.82 × 155,210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,274.02x = 60,887,039,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,887,039,616.74/284,274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,184.33

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