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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,102.95, 390,670.34 and 154,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,102.95, 390,670.34 and 154,041.96 is: 212,571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,102.95 : 390,670.34 = 154,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,102.95/390,670.34 = 154,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,102.95x = 390,670.34 × 154,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,102.95x = 60,179,624,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,179,624,887.47/283,102.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,571.52

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