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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,246.72, 427,880 and 135,409.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,246.72, 427,880 and 135,409.82 is: 203,119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,246.72 : 427,880 = 135,409.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,246.72/427,880 = 135,409.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,246.72x = 427,880 × 135,409.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,246.72x = 57,939,153,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,939,153,781.60/285,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,119.44

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