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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,011.26, 391,921.86 and 154,942.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,011.26, 391,921.86 and 154,942.05 is: 213,812.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,011.26 : 391,921.86 = 154,942.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,011.26/391,921.86 = 154,942.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,011.26x = 391,921.86 × 154,942.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,011.26x = 60,725,176,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725,176,428.21/284,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,812.57

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