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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,523.70, 392,638.09 and 155,459.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,523.70, 392,638.09 and 155,459.41 is: 214,531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,523.70 : 392,638.09 = 155,459.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,523.70/392,638.09 = 155,459.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,523.70x = 392,638.09 × 155,459.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,523.70x = 61,039,285,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039,285,814.93/284,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,531.46

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