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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,044.12, 427,630.98 and 151,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,044.12, 427,630.98 and 151,854.20 is: 227,815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,044.12 : 427,630.98 = 151,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,044.12/427,630.98 = 151,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,044.12x = 427,630.98 × 151,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,044.12x = 64,937,560,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,937,560,363.12/285,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,815.82

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