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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,643.04, 426,949.18 and 144,398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,643.04, 426,949.18 and 144,398.04 is: 216,589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,643.04 : 426,949.18 = 144,398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,643.04/426,949.18 = 144,398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,643.04x = 426,949.18 × 144,398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,643.04x = 61,650,624,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,650,624,771.61/284,643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,589.26

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