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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,423.48, 428,981.12 and 136,769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,423.48, 428,981.12 and 136,769.12 is: 204,841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,423.48 : 428,981.12 = 136,769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,423.48/428,981.12 = 136,769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,423.48x = 428,981.12 × 136,769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,423.48x = 58,671,370,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,671,370,279.01/286,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,841.34

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