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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,525, 428,311.80 and 75,163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,525, 428,311.80 and 75,163.55 is: 112,751.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,525 : 428,311.80 = 75,163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,525/428,311.80 = 75,163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,525x = 428,311.80 × 75,163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,525x = 32,193,433,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193,433,253.33/285,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,751.71

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