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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,359.24, 391,035.12 and 154,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,359.24, 391,035.12 and 154,295.70 is: 212,927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,359.24 : 391,035.12 = 154,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,359.24/391,035.12 = 154,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,359.24x = 391,035.12 × 154,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,359.24x = 60,335,037,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,335,037,564.98/283,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,927.72

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