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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,927.63, 427,539.06 and 144,686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,927.63, 427,539.06 and 144,686.25 is: 217,104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,927.63 : 427,539.06 = 144,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,927.63/427,539.06 = 144,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,927.63x = 427,539.06 × 144,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,927.63x = 61,859,023,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,023,319.93/284,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,104.34

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