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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,658.04, 426,971.67 and 144,413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,658.04, 426,971.67 and 144,413.02 is: 216,611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,658.04 : 426,971.67 = 144,413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,658.04/426,971.67 = 144,413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,658.04x = 426,971.67 × 144,413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,658.04x = 61,660,268,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660,268,319.14/284,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,611.72

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