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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,574.83, 426,936.02 and 151,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,574.83, 426,936.02 and 151,345.50 is: 227,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,574.83 : 426,936.02 = 151,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,574.83/426,936.02 = 151,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,574.83x = 426,936.02 × 151,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,574.83x = 64,614,844,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,614,844,658.18/284,574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,057.49

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