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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,441.30, 427,580.64 and 135,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,441.30, 427,580.64 and 135,226.26 is: 202,564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,441.30 : 427,580.64 = 135,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,441.30/427,580.64 = 135,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,441.30x = 427,580.64 × 135,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,441.30x = 57,820,130,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,820,130,795.61/285,441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,564.00

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