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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,303.28, 427,996.64 and 85,639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,303.28, 427,996.64 and 85,639.44 is: 128,471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,303.28 : 427,996.64 = 85,639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,303.28/427,996.64 = 85,639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,303.28x = 427,996.64 × 85,639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,303.28x = 36,653,392,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653,392,571.48/285,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,471.68

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