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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,447.37, 392,533.29 and 155,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,447.37, 392,533.29 and 155,384.28 is: 214,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,447.37 : 392,533.29 = 155,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,447.37/392,533.29 = 155,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,447.37x = 392,533.29 × 155,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,447.37x = 60,993,502,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,993,502,642.68/284,447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,428.08

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