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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,537.97, 391,281.23 and 154,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,537.97, 391,281.23 and 154,476.08 is: 213,176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,537.97 : 391,281.23 = 154,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,537.97/391,281.23 = 154,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,537.97x = 391,281.23 × 154,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,537.97x = 60,443,590,485.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,443,590,485.07/283,537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,176.35

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