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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,060.16, 427,654.96 and 151,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,060.16, 427,654.96 and 151,870.24 is: 227,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,060.16 : 427,654.96 = 151,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,060.16/427,654.96 = 151,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,060.16x = 427,654.96 × 151,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,060.16x = 64,948,061,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,948,061,412.39/285,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,839.84

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