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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,221.52, 424,707.63 and 150,071.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,221.52, 424,707.63 and 150,071.09 is: 225,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,221.52 : 424,707.63 = 150,071.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,221.52/424,707.63 = 150,071.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,221.52x = 424,707.63 × 150,071.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,221.52x = 63,736,336,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,736,336,965.42/283,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,040.59

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