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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,507.09, 428,227.52 and 75,161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,507.09, 428,227.52 and 75,161.43 is: 112,733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,507.09 : 428,227.52 = 75,161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,507.09/428,227.52 = 75,161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,507.09x = 428,227.52 × 75,161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,507.09x = 32,186,192,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,186,192,392.75/285,507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,733.43

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