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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,573.64, 391,332.30 and 154,511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,573.64, 391,332.30 and 154,511.48 is: 213,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,573.64 : 391,332.30 = 154,511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,573.64/391,332.30 = 154,511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,573.64x = 391,332.30 × 154,511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,573.64x = 60,465,332,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,465,332,844.80/283,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,226.21

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