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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,032.02, 426,018.86 and 150,770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,032.02, 426,018.86 and 150,770.82 is: 226,140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,032.02 : 426,018.86 = 150,770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,032.02/426,018.86 = 150,770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,032.02x = 426,018.86 × 150,770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,032.02x = 64,231,211,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231,211,104.50/284,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,140.74

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