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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,437.20, 428,155.80 and 145,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,437.20, 428,155.80 and 145,469.20 is: 218,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,437.20 : 428,155.80 = 145,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,437.20/428,155.80 = 145,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,437.20x = 428,155.80 × 145,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,437.20x = 62,283,481,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,283,481,701.36/285,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,203.80

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