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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,835.20, 428,623.20 and 108,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,835.20, 428,623.20 and 108,283.20 is: 162,375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,835.20 : 428,623.20 = 108,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,835.20/428,623.20 = 108,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,835.20x = 428,623.20 × 108,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,835.20x = 46,412,691,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,412,691,690.24/285,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,375.70

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