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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,335.34, 429,313.44 and 136,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,335.34, 429,313.44 and 136,598.74 is: 204,807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,335.34 : 429,313.44 = 136,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,335.34/429,313.44 = 136,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,335.34x = 429,313.44 × 136,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,335.34x = 58,643,674,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643,674,969.07/286,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,807.67

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