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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,956.39, 391,867.22 and 154,897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,956.39, 391,867.22 and 154,897.04 is: 213,761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,956.39 : 391,867.22 = 154,897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,956.39/391,867.22 = 154,897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,956.39x = 391,867.22 × 154,897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,956.39x = 60,699,069,717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,699,069,717.21/283,956.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,761.94

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