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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,541.06, 425,185.20 and 150,391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,541.06, 425,185.20 and 150,391.01 is: 225,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,541.06 : 425,185.20 = 150,391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,541.06/425,185.20 = 150,391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,541.06x = 425,185.20 × 150,391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,541.06x = 63,944,031,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,944,031,665.05/283,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,519.48

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