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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,382.55, 425,565.90 and 150,522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,382.55, 425,565.90 and 150,522.30 is: 226,044.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,382.55 : 425,565.90 = 150,522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,382.55/425,565.90 = 150,522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,382.55x = 425,565.90 × 150,522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,382.55x = 64,057,158,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057,158,069.57/283,382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,044.82

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