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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,066.24, 427,668.48 and 85,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,066.24, 427,668.48 and 85,386.24 is: 128,100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,066.24 : 427,668.48 = 85,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,066.24/427,668.48 = 85,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,066.24x = 427,668.48 × 85,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,066.24x = 36,517,003,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,517,003,473.72/285,066.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,100.06

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