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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,148.81, 425,866.82 and 150,699.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,148.81, 425,866.82 and 150,699.69 is: 225,860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,148.81 : 425,866.82 = 150,699.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,148.81/425,866.82 = 150,699.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,148.81x = 425,866.82 × 150,699.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,148.81x = 64,177,997,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,177,997,001.79/284,148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,860.52

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