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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,761.92, 428,342.77 and 96,156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,761.92, 428,342.77 and 96,156.46 is: 144,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,761.92 : 428,342.77 = 96,156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,761.92/428,342.77 = 96,156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,761.92x = 428,342.77 × 96,156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,761.92x = 41,187,924,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,187,924,429.79/285,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,133.71

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