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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,061.24, 390,627.62 and 154,000.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,061.24, 390,627.62 and 154,000.46 is: 212,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,061.24 : 390,627.62 = 154,000.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,061.24/390,627.62 = 154,000.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,061.24x = 390,627.62 × 154,000.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,061.24x = 60,156,830,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,156,830,445.56/283,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,522.32

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