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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,368.20, 426,552.30 and 144,400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,368.20, 426,552.30 and 144,400.20 is: 216,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,368.20 : 426,552.30 = 144,400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,368.20/426,552.30 = 144,400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,368.20x = 426,552.30 × 144,400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,368.20x = 61,594,237,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594,237,430.46/284,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,600.30

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