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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,870.88, 393,105.83 and 155,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,870.88, 393,105.83 and 155,783.68 is: 214,972.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,870.88 : 393,105.83 = 155,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,870.88/393,105.83 = 155,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,870.88x = 393,105.83 × 155,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,870.88x = 61,239,471,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239,471,065.17/284,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,972.73

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