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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,244.21, 390,885.20 and 154,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,244.21, 390,885.20 and 154,191.05 is: 212,788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,244.21 : 390,885.20 = 154,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,244.21/390,885.20 = 154,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,244.21x = 390,885.20 × 154,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,244.21x = 60,270,999,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,270,999,417.46/283,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,788.11

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