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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,576.06, 425,489.20 and 150,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,576.06, 425,489.20 and 150,423.68 is: 225,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,576.06 : 425,489.20 = 150,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,576.06/425,489.20 = 150,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,576.06x = 425,489.20 × 150,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,576.06x = 64,003,652,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,003,652,798.05/283,576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,701.89

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