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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,231.20, 427,846.80 and 145,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,231.20, 427,846.80 and 145,263.20 is: 217,894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,231.20 : 427,846.80 = 145,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,231.20/427,846.80 = 145,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,231.20x = 427,846.80 × 145,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,231.20x = 62,150,395,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,150,395,277.76/285,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,894.80

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