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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,130.14, 427,790.22 and 95,609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,130.14, 427,790.22 and 95,609.24 is: 143,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,130.14 : 427,790.22 = 95,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,130.14/427,790.22 = 95,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,130.14x = 427,790.22 × 95,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,130.14x = 40,900,697,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,900,697,813.63/285,130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,445.72

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