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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,685.60, 425,166.60 and 150,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,685.60, 425,166.60 and 150,629.60 is: 225,752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,685.60 : 425,166.60 = 150,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,685.60/425,166.60 = 150,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,685.60x = 425,166.60 × 150,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,685.60x = 64,042,674,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042,674,891.36/283,685.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,752.29

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