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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,147.92, 427,527.48 and 144,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,147.92, 427,527.48 and 144,635.60 is: 216,854.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,147.92 : 427,527.48 = 144,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,147.92/427,527.48 = 144,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,147.92x = 427,527.48 × 144,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,147.92x = 61,835,693,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,835,693,586.29/285,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,854.79

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