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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,842.02, 428,766.66 and 108,301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,842.02, 428,766.66 and 108,301.34 is: 162,453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,842.02 : 428,766.66 = 108,301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,842.02/428,766.66 = 108,301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,842.02x = 428,766.66 × 108,301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,842.02x = 46,436,003,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436,003,825.32/285,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,453.39

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