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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,667.98, 392,850.17 and 155,613.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,667.98, 392,850.17 and 155,613.59 is: 214,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,667.98 : 392,850.17 = 155,613.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,667.98/392,850.17 = 155,613.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,667.98x = 392,850.17 × 155,613.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,667.98x = 61,132,822,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132,822,543.49/284,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,751.32

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