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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,290.13, 426,500.81 and 151,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,290.13, 426,500.81 and 151,298.66 is: 226,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,290.13 : 426,500.81 = 151,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,290.13/426,500.81 = 151,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,290.13x = 426,500.81 × 151,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,290.13x = 64,529,000,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529,000,285.42/284,290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,982.91

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