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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,971.60, 425,595.60 and 150,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,971.60, 425,595.60 and 150,915.60 is: 226,181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,971.60 : 425,595.60 = 150,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,971.60/425,595.60 = 150,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,971.60x = 425,595.60 × 150,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,971.60x = 64,229,015,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,229,015,331.36/283,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,181.12

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