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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,581.42, 426,153.24 and 150,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,581.42, 426,153.24 and 150,561.24 is: 226,256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,581.42 : 426,153.24 = 150,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,581.42/426,153.24 = 150,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,581.42x = 426,153.24 × 150,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,581.42x = 64,162,160,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,162,160,244.42/283,581.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,256.57

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