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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,908.61, 428,321.61 and 190,852.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,908.61, 428,321.61 and 190,852.17 is: 285,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,908.61 : 428,321.61 = 190,852.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,908.61/428,321.61 = 190,852.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,908.61x = 428,321.61 × 190,852.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,908.61x = 81,746,108,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,746,108,726.39/285,908.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,916.92

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