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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,294.13, 426,506.82 and 151,302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,294.13, 426,506.82 and 151,302.66 is: 226,988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,294.13 : 426,506.82 = 151,302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,294.13/426,506.82 = 151,302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,294.13x = 426,506.82 × 151,302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,294.13x = 64,531,616,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,531,616,374.14/284,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,988.92

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