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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,171.60, 425,695.80 and 144,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,171.60, 425,695.80 and 144,030.80 is: 215,761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,171.60 : 425,695.80 = 144,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,171.60/425,695.80 = 144,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,171.60x = 425,695.80 × 144,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,171.60x = 61,313,306,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,313,306,630.64/284,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,761.56

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