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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,438.52, 428,141.30 and 85,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,438.52, 428,141.30 and 85,754.52 is: 128,626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,438.52 : 428,141.30 = 85,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,438.52/428,141.30 = 85,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,438.52x = 428,141.30 × 85,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,438.52x = 36,715,051,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,715,051,673.68/285,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,626.83

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