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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,851.20, 428,469.60 and 108,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,851.20, 428,469.60 and 108,289.60 is: 162,318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,851.20 : 428,469.60 = 108,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,851.20/428,469.60 = 108,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,851.20x = 428,469.60 × 108,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,851.20x = 46,398,801,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,398,801,596.16/285,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,318.02

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