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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,436.52, 428,138.30 and 85,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,436.52, 428,138.30 and 85,752.52 is: 128,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,436.52 : 428,138.30 = 85,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,436.52/428,138.30 = 85,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,436.52x = 428,138.30 × 85,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,436.52x = 36,713,938,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,713,938,133.52/285,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,623.83

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