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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,637.94, 391,420.44 and 154,576.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,637.94, 391,420.44 and 154,576.47 is: 213,315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,637.94 : 391,420.44 = 154,576.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,637.94/391,420.44 = 154,576.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,637.94x = 391,420.44 × 154,576.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,637.94x = 60,504,389,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,504,389,901.05/283,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,315.57

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