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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,276.70, 424,461.45 and 149,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,276.70, 424,461.45 and 149,983.10 is: 224,734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,276.70 : 424,461.45 = 149,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,276.70/424,461.45 = 149,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,276.70x = 424,461.45 × 149,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,276.70x = 63,662,044,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662,044,101.50/283,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,734.49

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