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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,392.46, 425,147.82 and 150,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,392.46, 425,147.82 and 150,236.56 is: 225,386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,392.46 : 425,147.82 = 150,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,392.46/425,147.82 = 150,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,392.46x = 425,147.82 × 150,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,392.46x = 63,872,745,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,872,745,968.30/283,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,386.19

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