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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,001.60, 425,640.60 and 150,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,001.60, 425,640.60 and 150,945.60 is: 226,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,001.60 : 425,640.60 = 150,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,001.60/425,640.60 = 150,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,001.60x = 425,640.60 × 150,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,001.60x = 64,248,575,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,575,751.36/284,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,226.10

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