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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,237.96, 390,873.36 and 154,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,237.96, 390,873.36 and 154,180.14 is: 212,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,237.96 : 390,873.36 = 154,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,237.96/390,873.36 = 154,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,237.96x = 390,873.36 × 154,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,237.96x = 60,264,908,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,264,908,923.27/283,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,771.30

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