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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,346.32, 426,216.00 and 141,911.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,346.32, 426,216.00 and 141,911.10 is: 212,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,346.32 : 426,216.00 = 141,911.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,346.32/426,216.00 = 141,911.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,346.32x = 426,216.00 × 141,911.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,346.32x = 60,484,781,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484,781,929.77/284,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,715.20

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