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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,747.73, 391,559.94 and 154,683.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,747.73, 391,559.94 and 154,683.41 is: 213,456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,747.73 : 391,559.94 = 154,683.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,747.73/391,559.94 = 154,683.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,747.73x = 391,559.94 × 154,683.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,747.73x = 60,567,824,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,567,824,780.80/283,747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,456.60

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