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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,995.32, 428,713.93 and 136,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,995.32, 428,713.93 and 136,195.27 is: 204,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,995.32 : 428,713.93 = 136,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,995.32/428,713.93 = 136,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,995.32x = 428,713.93 × 136,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,995.32x = 58,388,809,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,388,809,449.11/285,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,160.02

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