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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,628.80, 428,443.20 and 108,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,628.80, 428,443.20 and 108,141.60 is: 162,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,628.80 : 428,443.20 = 108,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,628.80/428,443.20 = 108,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,628.80x = 428,443.20 × 108,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,628.80x = 46,332,533,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,332,533,157.12/285,628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,212.40

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