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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,522.70, 392,636.72 and 155,458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,522.70, 392,636.72 and 155,458.41 is: 214,530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,522.70 : 392,636.72 = 155,458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,522.70/392,636.72 = 155,458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,522.70x = 392,636.72 × 155,458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,522.70x = 61,038,679,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,038,679,421.52/284,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,530.09

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