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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,633.04, 426,934.14 and 144,388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,633.04, 426,934.14 and 144,388.02 is: 216,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,633.04 : 426,934.14 = 144,388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,633.04/426,934.14 = 144,388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,633.04x = 426,934.14 × 144,388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,633.04x = 61,644,175,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644,175,145.00/284,633.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,574.21

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