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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,377.59, 428,070.57 and 135,633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,377.59, 428,070.57 and 135,633.16 is: 203,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,377.59 : 428,070.57 = 135,633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,377.59/428,070.57 = 135,633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,377.59x = 428,070.57 × 135,633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,377.59x = 58,060,564,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,060,564,112.10/285,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,451.73

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