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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,949.13, 428,644.76 and 136,149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,949.13, 428,644.76 and 136,149.17 is: 204,090.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,949.13 : 428,644.76 = 136,149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,949.13/428,644.76 = 136,149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,949.13x = 428,644.76 × 136,149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,949.13x = 58,359,625,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359,625,474.88/285,949.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,090.94

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