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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,336.17, 391,010.67 and 154,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,336.17, 391,010.67 and 154,281.30 is: 212,911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,336.17 : 391,010.67 = 154,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,336.17/391,010.67 = 154,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,336.17x = 391,010.67 × 154,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,336.17x = 60,325,634,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325,634,481.47/283,336.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,911.87

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