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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,212.34, 427,786.11 and 74,866.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,212.34, 427,786.11 and 74,866.68 is: 112,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,212.34 : 427,786.11 = 74,866.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,212.34/427,786.11 = 74,866.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,212.34x = 427,786.11 × 74,866.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,212.34x = 32,026,925,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026,925,805.81/285,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,291.52

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