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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,551.70, 428,327.55 and 75,210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,551.70, 428,327.55 and 75,210.90 is: 112,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,551.70 : 428,327.55 = 75,210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,551.70/428,327.55 = 75,210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,551.70x = 428,327.55 × 75,210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,551.70x = 32,214,900,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,214,900,530.30/285,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,816.35

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