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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,427.80, 428,141.70 and 174,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,427.80, 428,141.70 and 174,835.80 is: 262,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,427.80 : 428,141.70 = 174,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,427.80/428,141.70 = 174,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,427.80x = 428,141.70 × 174,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,427.80x = 74,854,496,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,854,496,632.86/285,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,253.70

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