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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,841.20, 428,454.60 and 108,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,841.20, 428,454.60 and 108,279.60 is: 162,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,841.20 : 428,454.60 = 108,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,841.20/428,454.60 = 108,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,841.20x = 428,454.60 × 108,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,841.20x = 46,392,892,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392,892,706.16/285,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,303.03

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