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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,427.08, 392,507.04 and 155,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,427.08, 392,507.04 and 155,365.64 is: 214,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,427.08 : 392,507.04 = 155,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,427.08/392,507.04 = 155,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,427.08x = 392,507.04 × 155,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,427.08x = 60,982,107,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,982,107,474.11/284,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,403.31

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