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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,855.20, 428,475.60 and 108,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,855.20, 428,475.60 and 108,293.60 is: 162,324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,855.20 : 428,475.60 = 108,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,855.20/428,475.60 = 108,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,855.20x = 428,475.60 × 108,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,855.20x = 46,401,165,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401,165,236.16/285,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,324.02

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