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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,926.32, 427,011.96 and 151,519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,926.32, 427,011.96 and 151,519.32 is: 227,078.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,926.32 : 427,011.96 = 151,519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,926.32/427,011.96 = 151,519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,926.32x = 427,011.96 × 151,519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,926.32x = 64,700,561,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700,561,811.07/284,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,078.22

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