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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,638.74, 391,421.52 and 154,577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,638.74, 391,421.52 and 154,577.24 is: 213,316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,638.74 : 391,421.52 = 154,577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,638.74/391,421.52 = 154,577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,638.74x = 391,421.52 × 154,577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,638.74x = 60,504,857,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,504,857,748.93/283,638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,316.63

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