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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,720.68, 391,529.19 and 154,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,720.68, 391,529.19 and 154,660.34 is: 213,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,720.68 : 391,529.19 = 154,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,720.68/391,529.19 = 154,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,720.68x = 391,529.19 × 154,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,720.68x = 60,554,037,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,554,037,258.67/283,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,428.35

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