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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,641.04, 426,946.18 and 144,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,641.04, 426,946.18 and 144,396.04 is: 216,586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,641.04 : 426,946.18 = 144,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,641.04/426,946.18 = 144,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,641.04x = 426,946.18 × 144,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,641.04x = 61,649,337,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,649,337,685.13/284,641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,586.26

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