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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,305.70, 426,458.55 and 144,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,305.70, 426,458.55 and 144,337.70 is: 216,506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,305.70 : 426,458.55 = 144,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,305.70/426,458.55 = 144,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,305.70x = 426,458.55 × 144,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,305.70x = 61,554,046,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554,046,252.34/284,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,506.55

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