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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,732.20, 426,515.10 and 144,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,732.20, 426,515.10 and 144,569.80 is: 216,558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,732.20 : 426,515.10 = 144,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,732.20/426,515.10 = 144,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,732.20x = 426,515.10 × 144,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,732.20x = 61,661,202,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,661,202,703.98/284,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,558.59

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