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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,791.66, 428,343.63 and 105,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,791.66, 428,343.63 and 105,733.52 is: 158,473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,791.66 : 428,343.63 = 105,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,791.66/428,343.63 = 105,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,791.66x = 428,343.63 × 105,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,791.66x = 45,290,277,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,290,277,627.76/285,791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,473.06

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