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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,416.22, 428,149.62 and 75,054.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,416.22, 428,149.62 and 75,054.16 is: 112,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,416.22 : 428,149.62 = 75,054.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,416.22/428,149.62 = 75,054.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,416.22x = 428,149.62 × 75,054.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,416.22x = 32,134,407,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,134,407,567.40/285,416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,587.88

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