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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,842.52, 428,767.40 and 108,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,842.52, 428,767.40 and 108,301.84 is: 162,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,842.52 : 428,767.40 = 108,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,842.52/428,767.40 = 108,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,842.52x = 428,767.40 × 108,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,842.52x = 46,436,298,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436,298,352.02/285,842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,454.13

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