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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,661.57, 391,441.44 and 154,597.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,661.57, 391,441.44 and 154,597.31 is: 213,338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,661.57 : 391,441.44 = 154,597.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,661.57/391,441.44 = 154,597.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,661.57x = 391,441.44 × 154,597.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,661.57x = 60,515,791,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,515,791,689.32/283,661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,338.00

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