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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,827.84, 427,498.56 and 151,818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,827.84, 427,498.56 and 151,818.88 is: 227,865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,827.84 : 427,498.56 = 151,818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,827.84/427,498.56 = 151,818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,827.84x = 427,498.56 × 151,818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,827.84x = 64,902,352,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,902,352,580.81/284,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,865.20

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