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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,704.40, 427,056.60 and 144,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,704.40, 427,056.60 and 144,736.40 is: 217,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,704.40 : 427,056.60 = 144,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,704.40/427,056.60 = 144,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,704.40x = 427,056.60 × 144,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,704.40x = 61,810,634,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,810,634,880.24/284,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,104.60

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