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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,958.60, 425,576.10 and 150,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,958.60, 425,576.10 and 150,902.60 is: 226,161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,958.60 : 425,576.10 = 150,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,958.60/425,576.10 = 150,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,958.60x = 425,576.10 × 150,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,958.60x = 64,220,539,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,220,539,987.86/283,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,161.63

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