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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,512.34, 428,235.39 and 75,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,512.34, 428,235.39 and 75,166.68 is: 112,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,512.34 : 428,235.39 = 75,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,512.34/428,235.39 = 75,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,512.34x = 428,235.39 × 75,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,512.34x = 32,189,032,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189,032,524.81/285,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,741.30

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