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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,244.65, 428,082.12 and 195,071.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,244.65, 428,082.12 and 195,071.87 is: 292,754.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,244.65 : 428,082.12 = 195,071.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,244.65/428,082.12 = 195,071.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,244.65x = 428,082.12 × 195,071.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,244.65x = 83,506,777,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,506,777,521.55/285,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,754.93

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