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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,475.64, 425,223.18 and 150,175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,475.64, 425,223.18 and 150,175.56 is: 225,268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,475.64 : 425,223.18 = 150,175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,475.64/425,223.18 = 150,175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,475.64x = 425,223.18 × 150,175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,475.64x = 63,858,129,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,858,129,181.48/283,475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,268.49

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