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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,454.12, 428,190.90 and 135,617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,454.12, 428,190.90 and 135,617.08 is: 203,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,454.12 : 428,190.90 = 135,617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,454.12/428,190.90 = 135,617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,454.12x = 428,190.90 × 135,617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,454.12x = 58,069,999,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,069,999,540.57/285,454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,430.24

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