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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,416.20, 427,817.10 and 107,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,416.20, 427,817.10 and 107,854.60 is: 161,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,416.20 : 427,817.10 = 107,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,416.20/427,817.10 = 107,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,416.20x = 427,817.10 × 107,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,416.20x = 46,142,042,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,042,193.66/285,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,665.81

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