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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,281.80, 429,422.70 and 136,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,281.80, 429,422.70 and 136,593.80 is: 204,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,281.80 : 429,422.70 = 136,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,281.80/429,422.70 = 136,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,281.80x = 429,422.70 × 136,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,281.80x = 58,656,478,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,656,478,399.26/286,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,890.70

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