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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,800.28, 391,637.06 and 154,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,800.28, 391,637.06 and 154,741.16 is: 213,538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,800.28 : 391,637.06 = 154,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,800.28/391,637.06 = 154,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,800.28x = 391,637.06 × 154,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,800.28x = 60,602,372,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,602,372,963.39/283,800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,538.81

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