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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,452.11, 428,185.10 and 95,915.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,452.11, 428,185.10 and 95,915.19 is: 143,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,452.11 : 428,185.10 = 95,915.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,452.11/428,185.10 = 95,915.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,452.11x = 428,185.10 × 95,915.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,452.11x = 41,069,455,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,069,455,221.67/285,452.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,875.12

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