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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,824.96, 427,302.06 and 151,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,824.96, 427,302.06 and 151,635.04 is: 227,486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,824.96 : 427,302.06 = 151,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,824.96/427,302.06 = 151,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,824.96x = 427,302.06 × 151,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,824.96x = 64,793,964,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,793,964,960.18/284,824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,486.96

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