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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,046.20, 426,069.30 and 143,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,046.20, 426,069.30 and 143,786.60 is: 215,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,046.20 : 426,069.30 = 143,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,046.20/426,069.30 = 143,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,046.20x = 426,069.30 × 143,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,046.20x = 61,263,056,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,263,056,011.38/284,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,679.90

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