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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,063.88, 427,469.42 and 151,919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,063.88, 427,469.42 and 151,919.32 is: 227,811.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,063.88 : 427,469.42 = 151,919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,063.88/427,469.42 = 151,919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,063.88x = 427,469.42 × 151,919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,063.88x = 64,940,863,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,940,863,607.19/285,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,811.62

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