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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,691.27, 392,874.03 and 155,630.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,691.27, 392,874.03 and 155,630.31 is: 214,769.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,691.27 : 392,874.03 = 155,630.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,691.27/392,874.03 = 155,630.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,691.27x = 392,874.03 × 155,630.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,691.27x = 61,143,107,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,143,107,079.85/284,691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,769.87

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