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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,726.83, 428,613.59 and 143,498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,726.83, 428,613.59 and 143,498.96 is: 215,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,726.83 : 428,613.59 = 143,498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,726.83/428,613.59 = 143,498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,726.83x = 428,613.59 × 143,498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,726.83x = 61,505,601,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,505,601,546.30/285,726.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,260.15

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