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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,542.72, 391,287.79 and 154,480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,542.72, 391,287.79 and 154,480.83 is: 213,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,542.72 : 391,287.79 = 154,480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,542.72/391,287.79 = 154,480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,542.72x = 391,287.79 × 154,480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,542.72x = 60,446,462,568.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,446,462,568.07/283,542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,182.91

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