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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,795.37, 427,257.86 and 151,605.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,795.37, 427,257.86 and 151,605.45 is: 227,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,795.37 : 427,257.86 = 151,605.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,795.37/427,257.86 = 151,605.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,795.37x = 427,257.86 × 151,605.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,795.37x = 64,774,619,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,774,619,373.31/284,795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,442.67

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