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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,461.70, 426,692.55 and 144,493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,461.70, 426,692.55 and 144,493.70 is: 216,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,461.70 : 426,692.55 = 144,493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,461.70/426,692.55 = 144,493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,461.70x = 426,692.55 × 144,493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,461.70x = 61,654,385,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,654,385,311.94/284,461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,740.55

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