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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,759.92, 428,339.78 and 96,154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,759.92, 428,339.78 and 96,154.46 is: 144,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,759.92 : 428,339.78 = 96,154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,759.92/428,339.78 = 96,154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,759.92x = 428,339.78 × 96,154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,759.92x = 41,186,777,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,186,777,619.95/285,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,130.70

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