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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,428.80, 428,143.20 and 174,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,428.80, 428,143.20 and 174,836.80 is: 262,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,428.80 : 428,143.20 = 174,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,428.80/428,143.20 = 174,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,428.80x = 428,143.20 × 174,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,428.80x = 74,855,187,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,855,187,029.76/285,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,255.20

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