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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,664.98, 392,846.03 and 155,610.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,664.98, 392,846.03 and 155,610.59 is: 214,747.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,664.98 : 392,846.03 = 155,610.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,664.98/392,846.03 = 155,610.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,664.98x = 392,846.03 × 155,610.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,664.98x = 61,130,999,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,130,999,765.17/284,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,747.18

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