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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,307.31, 393,721.27 and 154,484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,307.31, 393,721.27 and 154,484.34 is: 213,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,307.31 : 393,721.27 = 154,484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,307.31/393,721.27 = 154,484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,307.31x = 393,721.27 × 154,484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,307.31x = 60,823,770,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,823,770,001.83/285,307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,186.86

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