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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,483.82, 426,787.24 and 151,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,483.82, 426,787.24 and 151,344.73 is: 227,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,483.82 : 426,787.24 = 151,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,483.82/426,787.24 = 151,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,483.82x = 426,787.24 × 151,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,483.82x = 64,591,999,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,591,999,605.25/284,483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,049.82

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