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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,429.59, 427,834.89 and 142,931.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,429.59, 427,834.89 and 142,931.33 is: 214,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,429.59 : 427,834.89 = 142,931.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,429.59/427,834.89 = 142,931.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,429.59x = 427,834.89 × 142,931.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,429.59x = 61,151,007,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,151,007,708.93/285,429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,242.01

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