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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,706.48, 391,503.16 and 154,642.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,706.48, 391,503.16 and 154,642.12 is: 213,399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,706.48 : 391,503.16 = 154,642.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,706.48/391,503.16 = 154,642.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,706.48x = 391,503.16 × 154,642.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,706.48x = 60,542,878,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542,878,649.10/283,706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,399.70

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