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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,325.44, 427,987.13 and 85,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,325.44, 427,987.13 and 85,644.96 is: 128,467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,325.44 : 427,987.13 = 85,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,325.44/427,987.13 = 85,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,325.44x = 427,987.13 × 85,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,325.44x = 36,654,940,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654,940,629.36/285,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,467.13

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