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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,357.73, 391,033.05 and 154,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,357.73, 391,033.05 and 154,294.20 is: 212,925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,357.73 : 391,033.05 = 154,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,357.73/391,033.05 = 154,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,357.73x = 391,033.05 × 154,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,357.73x = 60,334,131,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,334,131,044.71/283,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,925.66

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