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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,489.60, 428,234.40 and 119,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,489.60, 428,234.40 and 119,277.60 is: 178,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,489.60 : 428,234.40 = 119,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,489.60/428,234.40 = 119,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,489.60x = 428,234.40 × 119,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,489.60x = 51,078,771,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,078,771,469.44/285,489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,916.40

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