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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,650.31, 392,818.64 and 155,591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,650.31, 392,818.64 and 155,591.39 is: 214,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,650.31 : 392,818.64 = 155,591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,650.31/392,818.64 = 155,591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,650.31x = 392,818.64 × 155,591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,650.31x = 61,119,198,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,119,198,215.51/284,650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,716.78

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