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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,240.25, 428,075.56 and 195,067.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,240.25, 428,075.56 and 195,067.49 is: 292,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,240.25 : 428,075.56 = 195,067.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,240.25/428,075.56 = 195,067.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,240.25x = 428,075.56 × 195,067.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,240.25x = 83,503,625,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,503,625,019.54/285,240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,748.40

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