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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,535.89, 391,278.32 and 154,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,535.89, 391,278.32 and 154,473.96 is: 213,173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,535.89 : 391,278.32 = 154,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,535.89/391,278.32 = 154,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,535.89x = 391,278.32 × 154,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,535.89x = 60,442,312,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,442,312,160.74/283,535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,173.41

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