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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,210.62, 390,833.83 and 154,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,210.62, 390,833.83 and 154,149.88 is: 212,728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,210.62 : 390,833.83 = 154,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,210.62/390,833.83 = 154,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,210.62x = 390,833.83 × 154,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,210.62x = 60,246,987,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,246,987,994.44/283,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,728.56

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