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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,960.62, 428,662 and 136,160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,960.62, 428,662 and 136,160.66 is: 204,108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,960.62 : 428,662 = 136,160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,960.62/428,662 = 136,160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,960.62x = 428,662 × 136,160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,960.62x = 58,366,900,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,366,900,836.92/285,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,108.18

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