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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,532.32, 427,066.44 and 144,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,532.32, 427,066.44 and 144,391.52 is: 216,723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,532.32 : 427,066.44 = 144,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,532.32/427,066.44 = 144,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,532.32x = 427,066.44 × 144,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,532.32x = 61,664,772,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,664,772,412.59/284,532.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,723.26

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