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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,799.65, 391,646.58 and 154,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,799.65, 391,646.58 and 154,737.06 is: 213,538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,799.65 : 391,646.58 = 154,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,799.65/391,646.58 = 154,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,799.65x = 391,646.58 × 154,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,799.65x = 60,602,240,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,602,240,348.25/283,799.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,538.81

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