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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,581.04, 426,856.17 and 144,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,581.04, 426,856.17 and 144,336.02 is: 216,496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,581.04 : 426,856.17 = 144,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,581.04/426,856.17 = 144,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,581.04x = 426,856.17 × 144,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,581.04x = 61,610,720,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,610,720,690.24/284,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,496.22

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