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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,631.04, 426,931.17 and 144,386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,631.04, 426,931.17 and 144,386.02 is: 216,571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,631.04 : 426,931.17 = 144,386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,631.04/426,931.17 = 144,386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,631.04x = 426,931.17 × 144,386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,631.04x = 61,642,892,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642,892,450.24/284,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,571.22

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