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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,769.52, 427,930.26 and 151,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,769.52, 427,930.26 and 151,744.84 is: 228,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,769.52 : 427,930.26 = 151,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,769.52/427,930.26 = 151,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,769.52x = 427,930.26 × 151,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,769.52x = 64,936,208,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936,208,834.86/284,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,030.76

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