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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,488.96, 428,254.68 and 85,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,488.96, 428,254.68 and 85,793.36 is: 128,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,488.96 : 428,254.68 = 85,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,488.96/428,254.68 = 85,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,488.96x = 428,254.68 × 85,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,488.96x = 36,741,407,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,741,407,932.92/285,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,696.42

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