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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,031.25, 428,747.49 and 96,426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,031.25, 428,747.49 and 96,426.09 is: 144,538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,031.25 : 428,747.49 = 96,426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,031.25/428,747.49 = 96,426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,031.25x = 428,747.49 × 96,426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,031.25x = 41,342,444,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,342,444,058.01/286,031.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,538.21

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