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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,620.62, 391,391.39 and 154,560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,620.62, 391,391.39 and 154,560.22 is: 213,290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,620.62 : 391,391.39 = 154,560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,620.62/391,391.39 = 154,560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,620.62x = 391,391.39 × 154,560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,620.62x = 60,493,538,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,493,538,752.43/283,620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,290.34

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