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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,799.28, 391,635.67 and 154,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,799.28, 391,635.67 and 154,740.16 is: 213,537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,799.28 : 391,635.67 = 154,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,799.28/391,635.67 = 154,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,799.28x = 391,635.67 × 154,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,799.28x = 60,601,766,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,601,766,237.51/283,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,537.42

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