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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,278.01, 392,297.53 and 155,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,278.01, 392,297.53 and 155,211.49 is: 214,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,278.01 : 392,297.53 = 155,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,278.01/392,297.53 = 155,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,278.01x = 392,297.53 × 155,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,278.01x = 60,889,084,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,889,084,547.98/284,278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,188.52

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