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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,644.21, 428,526.38 and 108,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,644.21, 428,526.38 and 108,147.29 is: 162,243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,644.21 : 428,526.38 = 108,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,644.21/428,526.38 = 108,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,644.21x = 428,526.38 × 108,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,644.21x = 46,343,964,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343,964,818.25/285,644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,243.67

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