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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,642.28, 391,421.05 and 154,581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,642.28, 391,421.05 and 154,581.81 is: 213,320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,642.28 : 391,421.05 = 154,581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,642.28/391,421.05 = 154,581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,642.28x = 391,421.05 × 154,581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,642.28x = 60,506,574,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,506,574,381.10/283,642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,320.01

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