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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,975.88, 393,254.90 and 155,913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,975.88, 393,254.90 and 155,913.72 is: 215,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,975.88 : 393,254.90 = 155,913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,975.88/393,254.90 = 155,913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,975.88x = 393,254.90 × 155,913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,975.88x = 61,313,834,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,313,834,367.23/284,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,154.47

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