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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,577.06, 425,490.70 and 150,424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,577.06, 425,490.70 and 150,424.68 is: 225,703.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,577.06 : 425,490.70 = 150,424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,577.06/425,490.70 = 150,424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,577.06x = 425,490.70 × 150,424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,577.06x = 64,004,302,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,004,302,390.48/283,577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,703.39

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