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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,101.94, 427,747.86 and 95,581.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,101.94, 427,747.86 and 95,581.02 is: 143,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,101.94 : 427,747.86 = 95,581.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,101.94/427,747.86 = 95,581.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,101.94x = 427,747.86 × 95,581.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,101.94x = 40,884,576,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884,576,761.62/285,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,403.36

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