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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,565.38, 428,354.96 and 96,028.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,565.38, 428,354.96 and 96,028.22 is: 144,044.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,565.38 : 428,354.96 = 96,028.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,565.38/428,354.96 = 96,028.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,565.38x = 428,354.96 × 96,028.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,565.38x = 41,134,161,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134,161,715.06/285,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,044.64

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