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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,391.26, 391,080.29 and 154,329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,391.26, 391,080.29 and 154,329.95 is: 212,975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,391.26 : 391,080.29 = 154,329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,391.26/391,080.29 = 154,329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,391.26x = 391,080.29 × 154,329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,391.26x = 60,355,401,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355,401,807.74/283,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,975.52

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