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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,955.10, 425,570.85 and 150,899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,955.10, 425,570.85 and 150,899.10 is: 226,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,955.10 : 425,570.85 = 150,899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,955.10/425,570.85 = 150,899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,955.10x = 425,570.85 × 150,899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,955.10x = 64,218,258,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,218,258,251.24/283,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,156.38

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