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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,093.52, 393,430.11 and 154,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,093.52, 393,430.11 and 154,271.18 is: 212,894.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,093.52 : 393,430.11 = 154,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,093.52/393,430.11 = 154,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,093.52x = 393,430.11 × 154,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,093.52x = 60,694,925,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,694,925,509.24/285,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,894.79

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