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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,359.01, 392,417.33 and 155,294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,359.01, 392,417.33 and 155,294.15 is: 214,306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,359.01 : 392,417.33 = 155,294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,359.01/392,417.33 = 155,294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,359.01x = 392,417.33 × 155,294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,359.01x = 60,940,112,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940,112,969.06/284,359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,306.96

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