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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,908.52, 428,698.68 and 108,302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,908.52, 428,698.68 and 108,302.25 is: 162,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,908.52 : 428,698.68 = 108,302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,908.52/428,698.68 = 108,302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,908.52x = 428,698.68 × 108,302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,908.52x = 46,429,031,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,429,031,616.03/285,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,391.21

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