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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,287.70, 427,931.15 and 85,607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,287.70, 427,931.15 and 85,607.76 is: 128,411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,287.70 : 427,931.15 = 85,607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,287.70/427,931.15 = 85,607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,287.70x = 427,931.15 × 85,607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,287.70x = 36,634,226,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,634,226,757.69/285,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,411.52

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