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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,821.02, 428,897.61 and 128,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,821.02, 428,897.61 and 128,049.48 is: 192,148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,821.02 : 428,897.61 = 128,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,821.02/428,897.61 = 128,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,821.02x = 428,897.61 × 128,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,821.02x = 54,920,113,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,920,113,789.25/285,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,148.62

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