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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,668.35, 392,850.68 and 155,613.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,668.35, 392,850.68 and 155,613.95 is: 214,751.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,668.35 : 392,850.68 = 155,613.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,668.35/392,850.68 = 155,613.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,668.35x = 392,850.68 × 155,613.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,668.35x = 61,133,046,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,133,046,279.04/284,668.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,751.82

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