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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,905.70, 428,858.55 and 128,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,905.70, 428,858.55 and 128,441.70 is: 192,662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,905.70 : 428,858.55 = 128,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,905.70/428,858.55 = 128,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,905.70x = 428,858.55 × 128,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,905.70x = 55,083,321,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,083,321,221.54/285,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,662.55

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