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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,106.16, 427,754.22 and 95,585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,106.16, 427,754.22 and 95,585.26 is: 143,409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,106.16 : 427,754.22 = 95,585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,106.16/427,754.22 = 95,585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,106.16x = 427,754.22 × 95,585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,106.16x = 40,886,998,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,886,998,334.80/285,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,409.73

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