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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,788.62, 427,247.82 and 151,598.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,788.62, 427,247.82 and 151,598.70 is: 227,432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,788.62 : 427,247.82 = 151,598.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,788.62/427,247.82 = 151,598.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,788.62x = 427,247.82 × 151,598.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,788.62x = 64,770,214,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,770,214,089.83/284,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,432.59

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