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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,510.02, 392,619.24 and 155,445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,510.02, 392,619.24 and 155,445.73 is: 214,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,510.02 : 392,619.24 = 155,445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,510.02/392,619.24 = 155,445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,510.02x = 392,619.24 × 155,445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,510.02x = 61,030,984,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,984,373.85/284,510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,512.60

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