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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,662.32, 391,442.48 and 154,598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,662.32, 391,442.48 and 154,598.06 is: 213,339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,662.32 : 391,442.48 = 154,598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,662.32/391,442.48 = 154,598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,662.32x = 391,442.48 × 154,598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,662.32x = 60,516,248,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516,248,009.59/283,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,339.04

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