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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,451.11, 428,183.60 and 95,914.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,451.11, 428,183.60 and 95,914.19 is: 143,873.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,451.11 : 428,183.60 = 95,914.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,451.11/428,183.60 = 95,914.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,451.11x = 428,183.60 × 95,914.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,451.11x = 41,068,883,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068,883,756.17/285,451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,873.62

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