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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,954.20, 425,477.70 and 150,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,954.20, 425,477.70 and 150,660.60 is: 225,750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,954.20 : 425,477.70 = 150,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,954.20/425,477.70 = 150,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,954.20x = 425,477.70 × 150,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,954.20x = 64,102,725,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,102,725,568.62/283,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,750.23

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