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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,555.02, 428,381.73 and 96,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,555.02, 428,381.73 and 96,033.24 is: 144,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,555.02 : 428,381.73 = 96,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,555.02/428,381.73 = 96,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,555.02x = 428,381.73 × 96,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,555.02x = 41,138,885,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,138,885,488.71/285,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,066.41

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