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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,228.76, 427,817.49 and 85,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,228.76, 427,817.49 and 85,593.73 is: 128,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,228.76 : 427,817.49 = 85,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,228.76/427,817.49 = 85,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,228.76x = 427,817.49 × 85,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,228.76x = 36,618,494,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,618,494,728.34/285,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,382.90

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