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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,631.54, 426,931.92 and 144,386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,631.54, 426,931.92 and 144,386.52 is: 216,571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,631.54 : 426,931.92 = 144,386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,631.54/426,931.92 = 144,386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,631.54x = 426,931.92 × 144,386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,631.54x = 61,643,214,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643,214,205.72/284,631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,571.97

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