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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,692.51, 392,875.76 and 155,631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,692.51, 392,875.76 and 155,631.55 is: 214,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,692.51 : 392,875.76 = 155,631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,692.51/392,875.76 = 155,631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,692.51x = 392,875.76 × 155,631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,692.51x = 61,143,860,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,143,860,743.69/284,692.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,771.59

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