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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,582.42, 426,154.74 and 150,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,582.42, 426,154.74 and 150,562.24 is: 226,258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,582.42 : 426,154.74 = 150,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,582.42/426,154.74 = 150,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,582.42x = 426,154.74 × 150,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,582.42x = 64,162,812,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,162,812,241.02/283,582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,258.07

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