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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,841.52, 428,765.90 and 108,300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,841.52, 428,765.90 and 108,300.84 is: 162,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,841.52 : 428,765.90 = 108,300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,841.52/428,765.90 = 108,300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,841.52x = 428,765.90 × 108,300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,841.52x = 46,435,707,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435,707,133.36/285,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,452.63

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