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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,591.62, 428,387.43 and 145,448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,591.62, 428,387.43 and 145,448.66 is: 218,172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,591.62 : 428,387.43 = 145,448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,591.62/428,387.43 = 145,448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,591.62x = 428,387.43 × 145,448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,591.62x = 62,308,379,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,308,379,270.74/285,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,172.99

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