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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,555.10, 426,271.05 and 144,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,555.10, 426,271.05 and 144,414.30 is: 216,336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,555.10 : 426,271.05 = 144,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,555.10/426,271.05 = 144,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,555.10x = 426,271.05 × 144,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,555.10x = 61,559,635,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559,635,296.02/284,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,336.43

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