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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,405.34, 428,112.24 and 135,661.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,405.34, 428,112.24 and 135,661.06 is: 203,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,405.34 : 428,112.24 = 135,661.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,405.34/428,112.24 = 135,661.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,405.34x = 428,112.24 × 135,661.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,405.34x = 58,078,160,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,078,160,277.37/285,405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,493.60

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