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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,791.16, 428,342.89 and 105,733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,791.16, 428,342.89 and 105,733.02 is: 158,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,791.16 : 428,342.89 = 105,733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,791.16/428,342.89 = 105,733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,791.16x = 428,342.89 × 105,733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,791.16x = 45,289,987,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289,987,355.23/285,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,472.32

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