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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,623.63, 391,395.54 and 154,563.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,623.63, 391,395.54 and 154,563.21 is: 213,294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,623.63 : 391,395.54 = 154,563.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,623.63/391,395.54 = 154,563.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,623.63x = 391,395.54 × 154,563.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,623.63x = 60,495,351,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,495,351,042.08/283,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,294.47

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