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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,052.91, 427,645.85 and 82,653.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,052.91, 427,645.85 and 82,653.21 is: 123,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,052.91 : 427,645.85 = 82,653.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,052.91/427,645.85 = 82,653.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,052.91x = 427,645.85 × 82,653.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,052.91x = 35,346,301,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346,301,832.41/285,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,999.09

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