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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,546.20, 428,017.90 and 95,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,546.20, 428,017.90 and 95,826.69 is: 143,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,546.20 : 428,017.90 = 95,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,546.20/428,017.90 = 95,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,546.20x = 428,017.90 × 95,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,546.20x = 41,015,536,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015,536,238.09/285,546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,638.88

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