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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,219.20, 427,828.80 and 145,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,219.20, 427,828.80 and 145,251.20 is: 217,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,219.20 : 427,828.80 = 145,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,219.20/427,828.80 = 145,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,219.20x = 427,828.80 × 145,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,219.20x = 62,142,646,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,142,646,594.56/285,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,876.80

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