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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,362.46, 428,062.14 and 95,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,362.46, 428,062.14 and 95,815.20 is: 143,728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,362.46 : 428,062.14 = 95,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,362.46/428,062.14 = 95,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,362.46x = 428,062.14 × 95,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,362.46x = 41,014,859,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014,859,556.53/285,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,728.99

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