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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,205.10, 426,587.91 and 151,086.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,205.10, 426,587.91 and 151,086.46 is: 226,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,205.10 : 426,587.91 = 151,086.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,205.10/426,587.91 = 151,086.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,205.10x = 426,587.91 × 151,086.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,205.10x = 64,451,657,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,657,200.70/284,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,778.68

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