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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,611.70, 428,417.55 and 145,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,611.70, 428,417.55 and 145,643.70 is: 218,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,611.70 : 428,417.55 = 145,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,611.70/428,417.55 = 145,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,611.70x = 428,417.55 × 145,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,611.70x = 62,396,317,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,396,317,126.94/285,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,465.55

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