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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,855.42, 469,422.68 and 144,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,855.42, 469,422.68 and 144,285.26 is: 216,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,855.42 : 469,422.68 = 144,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,855.42/469,422.68 = 144,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,855.42x = 469,422.68 × 144,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,855.42x = 67,730,770,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730,770,365.16/312,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,492.24

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