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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,108.14, 427,757.22 and 95,587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,108.14, 427,757.22 and 95,587.25 is: 143,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,108.14 : 427,757.22 = 95,587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,108.14/427,757.22 = 95,587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,108.14x = 427,757.22 × 95,587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,108.14x = 40,888,134,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,888,134,188.66/285,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,412.72

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