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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,663.08, 391,443.51 and 154,598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,663.08, 391,443.51 and 154,598.81 is: 213,340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,663.08 : 391,443.51 = 154,598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,663.08/391,443.51 = 154,598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,663.08x = 391,443.51 × 154,598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,663.08x = 60,516,698,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516,698,871.01/283,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,340.06

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