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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,860.71, 393,091.77 and 155,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,860.71, 393,091.77 and 155,773.56 is: 214,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,860.71 : 393,091.77 = 155,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,860.71/393,091.77 = 155,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,860.71x = 393,091.77 × 155,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,860.71x = 61,233,304,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233,304,419.60/284,860.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,958.76

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