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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,377.08, 426,259.44 and 151,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,377.08, 426,259.44 and 151,123.20 is: 226,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,377.08 : 426,259.44 = 151,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,377.08/426,259.44 = 151,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,377.08x = 426,259.44 × 151,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,377.08x = 64,417,690,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417,690,603.01/284,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,522.09

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