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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,797.20, 426,612.60 and 144,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,797.20, 426,612.60 and 144,634.80 is: 216,656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,797.20 : 426,612.60 = 144,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,797.20/426,612.60 = 144,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,797.20x = 426,612.60 × 144,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,797.20x = 61,703,028,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,703,028,078.48/284,797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,656.02

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