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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,365.69, 392,426.57 and 155,300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,365.69, 392,426.57 and 155,300.90 is: 214,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,365.69 : 392,426.57 = 155,300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,365.69/392,426.57 = 155,300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,365.69x = 392,426.57 × 155,300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,365.69x = 60,944,197,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,944,197,931.03/284,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,316.29

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