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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,552.71, 428,235.63 and 133,702.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,552.71, 428,235.63 and 133,702.79 is: 200,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,552.71 : 428,235.63 = 133,702.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,552.71/428,235.63 = 133,702.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,552.71x = 428,235.63 × 133,702.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,552.71x = 57,256,295,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256,295,865.84/285,552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,510.43

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