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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,014.60, 427,254.60 and 107,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,014.60, 427,254.60 and 107,640.80 is: 161,360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,014.60 : 427,254.60 = 107,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,014.60/427,254.60 = 107,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,014.60x = 427,254.60 × 107,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,014.60x = 45,990,026,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990,026,947.68/285,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,360.25

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