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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,215.75, 427,795.76 and 74,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,215.75, 427,795.76 and 74,853.68 is: 112,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,215.75 : 427,795.76 = 74,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,215.75/427,795.76 = 74,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,215.75x = 427,795.76 × 74,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,215.75x = 32,022,088,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,088,181.02/285,215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,273.21

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