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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,481.82, 426,784.24 and 151,342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,481.82, 426,784.24 and 151,342.73 is: 227,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,481.82 : 426,784.24 = 151,342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,481.82/426,784.24 = 151,342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,481.82x = 426,784.24 × 151,342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,481.82x = 64,590,691,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,691,658.27/284,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,046.82

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