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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,501.20, 425,251.80 and 150,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,501.20, 425,251.80 and 150,312.90 is: 225,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,501.20 : 425,251.80 = 150,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,501.20/425,251.80 = 150,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,501.20x = 425,251.80 × 150,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,501.20x = 63,920,831,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,920,831,288.22/283,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,469.35

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