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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,286.08, 426,122.94 and 151,032.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,286.08, 426,122.94 and 151,032.18 is: 226,385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,286.08 : 426,122.94 = 151,032.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,286.08/426,122.94 = 151,032.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,286.08x = 426,122.94 × 151,032.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,286.08x = 64,358,276,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,358,276,576.21/284,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,385.61

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