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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,522.94, 426,658.68 and 151,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,522.94, 426,658.68 and 151,371.60 is: 226,990.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,522.94 : 426,658.68 = 151,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,522.94/426,658.68 = 151,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,522.94x = 426,658.68 × 151,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,522.94x = 64,584,007,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,584,007,045.49/284,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,990.51

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