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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,151.92, 427,728.12 and 85,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,151.92, 427,728.12 and 85,493.28 is: 128,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,151.92 : 427,728.12 = 85,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,151.92/427,728.12 = 85,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,151.92x = 427,728.12 × 85,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,151.92x = 36,567,879,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567,879,927.03/285,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,239.99

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