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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,668.98, 392,851.55 and 155,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,668.98, 392,851.55 and 155,614.59 is: 214,752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,668.98 : 392,851.55 = 155,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,668.98/392,851.55 = 155,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,668.98x = 392,851.55 × 155,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,668.98x = 61,133,432,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,133,432,884.11/284,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,752.70

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