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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,657.09, 392,828.33 and 155,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,657.09, 392,828.33 and 155,595.74 is: 214,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,657.09 : 392,828.33 = 155,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,657.09/392,828.33 = 155,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,657.09x = 392,828.33 × 155,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,657.09x = 61,122,413,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,122,413,124.16/284,657.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,722.96

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