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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,393.95, 428,056.87 and 75,048.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,393.95, 428,056.87 and 75,048.29 is: 112,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,393.95 : 428,056.87 = 75,048.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,393.95/428,056.87 = 75,048.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,393.95x = 428,056.87 × 75,048.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,393.95x = 32,124,936,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124,936,116.25/285,393.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,563.48

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