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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,289.63, 426,500.06 and 151,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,289.63, 426,500.06 and 151,298.16 is: 226,982.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,289.63 : 426,500.06 = 151,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,289.63/426,500.06 = 151,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,289.63x = 426,500.06 × 151,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,289.63x = 64,528,673,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,528,673,561.40/284,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,982.16

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