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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,295.13, 426,508.32 and 151,303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,295.13, 426,508.32 and 151,303.66 is: 226,990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,295.13 : 426,508.32 = 151,303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,295.13/426,508.32 = 151,303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,295.13x = 426,508.32 × 151,303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,295.13x = 64,532,269,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,532,269,836.45/284,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,990.42

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