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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,464.93, 427,616.08 and 135,249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,464.93, 427,616.08 and 135,249.89 is: 202,599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,464.93 : 427,616.08 = 135,249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,464.93/427,616.08 = 135,249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,464.93x = 427,616.08 × 135,249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,464.93x = 57,835,025,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,835,025,306.03/285,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,599.41

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