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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,659.28, 428,354.63 and 105,620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,659.28, 428,354.63 and 105,620.32 is: 158,380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,659.28 : 428,354.63 = 105,620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,659.28/428,354.63 = 105,620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,659.28x = 428,354.63 × 105,620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,659.28x = 45,242,950,424.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,950,424.21/285,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,380.82

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