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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,262.71, 428,740.04 and 136,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,262.71, 428,740.04 and 136,608.08 is: 204,600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,262.71 : 428,740.04 = 136,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,262.71/428,740.04 = 136,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,262.71x = 428,740.04 × 136,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,262.71x = 58,569,351,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569,351,881.34/286,262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,600.01

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