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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,359.73, 391,035.81 and 154,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,359.73, 391,035.81 and 154,296.20 is: 212,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,359.73 : 391,035.81 = 154,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,359.73/391,035.81 = 154,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,359.73x = 391,035.81 × 154,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,359.73x = 60,335,339,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,335,339,546.92/283,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,928.42

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