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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,664.48, 427,053.09 and 149,792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,664.48, 427,053.09 and 149,792.90 is: 224,719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,664.48 : 427,053.09 = 149,792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,664.48/427,053.09 = 149,792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,664.48x = 427,053.09 × 149,792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,664.48x = 63,969,519,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,969,519,231.52/284,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,719.01

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