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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,902.15, 428,744.22 and 96,311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,902.15, 428,744.22 and 96,311.66 is: 144,430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,902.15 : 428,744.22 = 96,311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,902.15/428,744.22 = 96,311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,902.15x = 428,744.22 × 96,311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,902.15x = 41,293,065,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,293,065,399.88/285,902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,430.76

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