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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,541.20, 426,811.80 and 142,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,541.20, 426,811.80 and 142,823.60 is: 214,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,541.20 : 426,811.80 = 142,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,541.20/426,811.80 = 142,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,541.20x = 426,811.80 × 142,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,541.20x = 60,958,797,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,958,797,798.48/284,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,235.40

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