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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,755.77, 392,963.67 and 155,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,755.77, 392,963.67 and 155,702.61 is: 214,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,755.77 : 392,963.67 = 155,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,755.77/392,963.67 = 155,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,755.77x = 392,963.67 × 155,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,755.77x = 61,185,469,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,185,469,054.18/284,755.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,869.99

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