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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,609.94, 391,376.68 and 154,549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,609.94, 391,376.68 and 154,549.54 is: 213,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,609.94 : 391,376.68 = 154,549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,609.94/391,376.68 = 154,549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,609.94x = 391,376.68 × 154,549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,609.94x = 60,487,085,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,487,085,860.73/283,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,275.62

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