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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,607.09, 392,759.01 and 155,548.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,607.09, 392,759.01 and 155,548.17 is: 214,657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,607.09 : 392,759.01 = 155,548.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,607.09/392,759.01 = 155,548.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,607.09x = 392,759.01 × 155,548.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,607.09x = 61,092,945,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092,945,256.51/284,607.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,657.14

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