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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,201.38, 426,178.05 and 151,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,201.38, 426,178.05 and 151,049.62 is: 226,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,201.38 : 426,178.05 = 151,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,201.38/426,178.05 = 151,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,201.38x = 426,178.05 × 151,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,201.38x = 64,374,032,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374,032,504.84/284,201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,508.51

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