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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,744.70, 426,533.85 and 144,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,744.70, 426,533.85 and 144,582.30 is: 216,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,744.70 : 426,533.85 = 144,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,744.70/426,533.85 = 144,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,744.70x = 426,533.85 × 144,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,744.70x = 61,669,245,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,669,245,060.86/284,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,577.32

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