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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,009.25, 428,845.64 and 108,528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,009.25, 428,845.64 and 108,528.74 is: 162,729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,009.25 : 428,845.64 = 108,528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,009.25/428,845.64 = 108,528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,009.25x = 428,845.64 × 108,528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,009.25x = 46,542,074,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,074,276.82/286,009.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,729.27

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