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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,999.60, 427,283.40 and 144,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,999.60, 427,283.40 and 144,858.80 is: 217,178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,999.60 : 427,283.40 = 144,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,999.60/427,283.40 = 144,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,999.60x = 427,283.40 × 144,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,999.60x = 61,895,760,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,895,760,583.92/284,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,178.41

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