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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,350.97, 426,854.50 and 144,404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,350.97, 426,854.50 and 144,404.84 is: 216,773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,350.97 : 426,854.50 = 144,404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,350.97/426,854.50 = 144,404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,350.97x = 426,854.50 × 144,404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,350.97x = 61,639,855,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,855,775.78/284,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,773.85

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