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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,860.44, 393,091.44 and 155,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,860.44, 393,091.44 and 155,773.32 is: 214,958.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,860.44 : 393,091.44 = 155,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,860.44/393,091.44 = 155,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,860.44x = 393,091.44 × 155,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,860.44x = 61,233,158,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233,158,672.38/284,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,958.45

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