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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,729.01, 391,546.58 and 154,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,729.01, 391,546.58 and 154,668.54 is: 213,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,729.01 : 391,546.58 = 154,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,729.01/391,546.58 = 154,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,729.01x = 391,546.58 × 154,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,729.01x = 60,559,937,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559,937,870.59/283,729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,442.88

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