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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,815.70, 425,849.30 and 150,663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,815.70, 425,849.30 and 150,663.85 is: 226,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,815.70 : 425,849.30 = 150,663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,815.70/425,849.30 = 150,663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,815.70x = 425,849.30 × 150,663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,815.70x = 64,160,093,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,160,093,804.85/283,815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,062.53

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