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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,198.10, 425,735.55 and 144,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,198.10, 425,735.55 and 144,057.30 is: 215,801.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,198.10 : 425,735.55 = 144,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,198.10/425,735.55 = 144,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,198.10x = 425,735.55 × 144,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,198.10x = 61,330,313,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,330,313,847.02/284,198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,801.28

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