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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,962.72, 428,219.52 and 151,936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,962.72, 428,219.52 and 151,936.96 is: 228,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,962.72 : 428,219.52 = 151,936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,962.72/428,219.52 = 151,936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,962.72x = 428,219.52 × 151,936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,962.72x = 65,062,372,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,062,372,081.46/284,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,318.89

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