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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,635.33, 428,513.07 and 108,138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,635.33, 428,513.07 and 108,138.41 is: 162,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,635.33 : 428,513.07 = 108,138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,635.33/428,513.07 = 108,138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,635.33x = 428,513.07 × 108,138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,635.33x = 46,338,722,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,338,722,054.02/285,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,230.36

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