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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,101.73, 427,585.23 and 95,569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,101.73, 427,585.23 and 95,569.02 is: 143,330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,101.73 : 427,585.23 = 95,569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,101.73/427,585.23 = 95,569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,101.73x = 427,585.23 × 95,569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,101.73x = 40,863,901,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863,901,397.57/285,101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,330.95

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