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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,517.60, 428,276.40 and 119,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,517.60, 428,276.40 and 119,305.60 is: 178,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,517.60 : 428,276.40 = 119,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,517.60/428,276.40 = 119,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,517.60x = 428,276.40 × 119,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,517.60x = 51,095,772,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,095,772,867.84/285,517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,958.40

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