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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,466.63, 392,565.33 and 155,406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,466.63, 392,565.33 and 155,406.90 is: 214,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,466.63 : 392,565.33 = 155,406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,466.63/392,565.33 = 155,406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,466.63x = 392,565.33 × 155,406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,466.63x = 61,007,360,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007,360,982.78/284,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,462.28

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