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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,605.12, 391,370.05 and 154,544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,605.12, 391,370.05 and 154,544.73 is: 213,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,605.12 : 391,370.05 = 154,544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,605.12/391,370.05 = 154,544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,605.12x = 391,370.05 × 154,544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,605.12x = 60,484,178,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484,178,765.02/283,605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,268.99

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