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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,303.36, 428,052.64 and 107,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,303.36, 428,052.64 and 107,861.44 is: 161,829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,303.36 : 428,052.64 = 107,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,303.36/428,052.64 = 107,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,303.36x = 428,052.64 × 107,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,303.36x = 46,170,374,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,170,374,146.20/285,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,829.06

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