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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,381.96, 428,077.13 and 135,637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,381.96, 428,077.13 and 135,637.53 is: 203,458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,381.96 : 428,077.13 = 135,637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,381.96/428,077.13 = 135,637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,381.96x = 428,077.13 × 135,637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,381.96x = 58,063,323,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063,323,884.50/285,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,458.28

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