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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,437.52, 428,139.80 and 85,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,437.52, 428,139.80 and 85,753.52 is: 128,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,437.52 : 428,139.80 = 85,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,437.52/428,139.80 = 85,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,437.52x = 428,139.80 × 85,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,437.52x = 36,714,494,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,714,494,902.10/285,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,625.33

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