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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,111.14, 427,761.72 and 95,590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,111.14, 427,761.72 and 95,590.25 is: 143,417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,111.14 : 427,761.72 = 95,590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,111.14/427,761.72 = 95,590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,111.14x = 427,761.72 × 95,590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,111.14x = 40,889,849,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889,849,755.23/285,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,417.23

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