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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,705.70, 428,740.80 and 136,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,705.70, 428,740.80 and 136,114.90 is: 204,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,705.70 : 428,740.80 = 136,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,705.70/428,740.80 = 136,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,705.70x = 428,740.80 × 136,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,705.70x = 58,358,011,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358,011,117.92/285,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,259.18

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