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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,817.22, 428,742.66 and 96,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,817.22, 428,742.66 and 96,261.74 is: 144,398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,817.22 : 428,742.66 = 96,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,817.22/428,742.66 = 96,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,817.22x = 428,742.66 × 96,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,817.22x = 41,271,514,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,271,514,463.83/285,817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,398.28

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