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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,269.68, 426,255.48 and 141,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,269.68, 426,255.48 and 141,962.40 is: 212,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,269.68 : 426,255.48 = 141,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,269.68/426,255.48 = 141,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,269.68x = 426,255.48 × 141,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,269.68x = 60,512,250,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,512,250,953.95/284,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,869.17

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