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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,491.19, 392,625.01 and 155,449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,491.19, 392,625.01 and 155,449.28 is: 214,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,491.19 : 392,625.01 = 155,449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,491.19/392,625.01 = 155,449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,491.19x = 392,625.01 × 155,449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,491.19x = 61,033,275,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,033,275,318.81/284,491.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,534.85

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