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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,635.80, 428,259.30 and 135,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,635.80, 428,259.30 and 135,947.80 is: 203,829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,635.80 : 428,259.30 = 135,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,635.80/428,259.30 = 135,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,635.80x = 428,259.30 × 135,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,635.80x = 58,220,909,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220,909,664.54/285,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,829.18

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