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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,332.43, 426,623.27 and 149,365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,332.43, 426,623.27 and 149,365.23 is: 224,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,332.43 : 426,623.27 = 149,365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,332.43/426,623.27 = 149,365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,332.43x = 426,623.27 × 149,365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,332.43x = 63,722,682,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,722,682,100.08/284,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,113.31

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