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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,409.79, 391,097.53 and 154,345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,409.79, 391,097.53 and 154,345.36 is: 212,992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,409.79 : 391,097.53 = 154,345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,409.79/391,097.53 = 154,345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,409.79x = 391,097.53 × 154,345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,409.79x = 60,364,088,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,364,088,291.23/283,409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,992.25

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