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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,605.60, 426,346.80 and 144,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,605.60, 426,346.80 and 144,464.80 is: 216,412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,605.60 : 426,346.80 = 144,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,605.60/426,346.80 = 144,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,605.60x = 426,346.80 × 144,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,605.60x = 61,592,105,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592,105,192.64/284,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,412.13

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