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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,614.46, 391,382.88 and 154,554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,614.46, 391,382.88 and 154,554.05 is: 213,281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,614.46 : 391,382.88 = 154,554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,614.46/391,382.88 = 154,554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,614.46x = 391,382.88 × 154,554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,614.46x = 60,489,809,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,489,809,204.66/283,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,281.83

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