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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,794.62, 427,256.82 and 151,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,794.62, 427,256.82 and 151,604.70 is: 227,441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,794.62 : 427,256.82 = 151,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,794.62/427,256.82 = 151,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,794.62x = 427,256.82 × 151,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,794.62x = 64,774,142,019.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,774,142,019.05/284,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,441.59

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