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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,349.47, 426,852.25 and 144,403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,349.47, 426,852.25 and 144,403.34 is: 216,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,349.47 : 426,852.25 = 144,403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,349.47/426,852.25 = 144,403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,349.47x = 426,852.25 × 144,403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,349.47x = 61,638,890,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,890,586.52/284,349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,771.60

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