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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,741.94, 391,551.89 and 154,677.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,741.94, 391,551.89 and 154,677.62 is: 213,448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,741.94 : 391,551.89 = 154,677.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,741.94/391,551.89 = 154,677.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,741.94x = 391,551.89 × 154,677.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,741.94x = 60,564,311,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,311,720.55/283,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,448.58

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