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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,366.72, 428,071.68 and 85,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,366.72, 428,071.68 and 85,671.60 is: 128,513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,366.72 : 428,071.68 = 85,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,366.72/428,071.68 = 85,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,366.72x = 428,071.68 × 85,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,366.72x = 36,673,585,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,673,585,740.29/285,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,513.88

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