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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,385.01, 428,126.72 and 127,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,385.01, 428,126.72 and 127,625.76 is: 191,460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,385.01 : 428,126.72 = 127,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,385.01/428,126.72 = 127,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,385.01x = 428,126.72 × 127,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,385.01x = 54,639,997,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639,997,378.18/285,385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,460.65

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