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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,444.36, 392,529.14 and 155,381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,444.36, 392,529.14 and 155,381.29 is: 214,423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,444.36 : 392,529.14 = 155,381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,444.36/392,529.14 = 155,381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,444.36x = 392,529.14 × 155,381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,444.36x = 60,991,682,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991,682,960.24/284,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,423.95

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