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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,916.70, 425,421.45 and 150,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,916.70, 425,421.45 and 150,623.10 is: 225,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,916.70 : 425,421.45 = 150,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,916.70/425,421.45 = 150,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,916.70x = 425,421.45 × 150,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,916.70x = 64,078,297,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,078,297,605.50/283,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,694.01

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