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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,281.56, 392,305.56 and 155,219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,281.56, 392,305.56 and 155,219.63 is: 214,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,281.56 : 392,305.56 = 155,219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,281.56/392,305.56 = 155,219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,281.56x = 392,305.56 × 155,219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,281.56x = 60,893,521,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,893,521,908.62/284,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,201.45

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