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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,102.70, 390,670 and 154,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,102.70, 390,670 and 154,041.70 is: 212,571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,102.70 : 390,670 = 154,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,102.70/390,670 = 154,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,102.70x = 390,670 × 154,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,102.70x = 60,179,470,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,179,470,939.00/283,102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,571.17

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