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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,732.56, 428,602.08 and 108,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,732.56, 428,602.08 and 108,191.36 is: 162,288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,732.56 : 428,602.08 = 108,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,732.56/428,602.08 = 108,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,732.56x = 428,602.08 × 108,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,732.56x = 46,371,041,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371,041,934.03/285,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,288.27

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