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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,554.11, 428,237.73 and 133,704.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,554.11, 428,237.73 and 133,704.18 is: 200,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,554.11 : 428,237.73 = 133,704.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,554.11/428,237.73 = 133,704.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,554.11x = 428,237.73 × 133,704.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,554.11x = 57,257,174,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257,174,534.71/285,554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,512.52

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