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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,775.24, 428,686.14 and 143,547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,775.24, 428,686.14 and 143,547.32 is: 215,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,775.24 : 428,686.14 = 143,547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,775.24/428,686.14 = 143,547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,775.24x = 428,686.14 × 143,547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,775.24x = 61,536,746,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,536,746,518.14/285,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,332.67

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