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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,005.60, 425,646.60 and 150,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,005.60, 425,646.60 and 150,949.60 is: 226,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,005.60 : 425,646.60 = 150,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,005.60/425,646.60 = 150,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,005.60x = 425,646.60 × 150,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,005.60x = 64,251,184,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,251,184,011.36/284,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,232.10

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