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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,901.12, 427,740.48 and 144,758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,901.12, 427,740.48 and 144,758.88 is: 217,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,901.12 : 427,740.48 = 144,758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,901.12/427,740.48 = 144,758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,901.12x = 427,740.48 × 144,758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,901.12x = 61,919,232,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,919,232,815.46/284,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,335.87

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