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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,311.94, 427,966.89 and 85,631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,311.94, 427,966.89 and 85,631.46 is: 128,446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,311.94 : 427,966.89 = 85,631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,311.94/427,966.89 = 85,631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,311.94x = 427,966.89 × 85,631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,311.94x = 36,647,429,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,647,429,622.36/285,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,446.88

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