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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,961.36, 428,663.13 and 136,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,961.36, 428,663.13 and 136,161.40 is: 204,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,961.36 : 428,663.13 = 136,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,961.36/428,663.13 = 136,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,961.36x = 428,663.13 × 136,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,961.36x = 58,367,371,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,367,371,909.18/285,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,109.30

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