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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,788.20, 430,124.70 and 137,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,788.20, 430,124.70 and 137,028.20 is: 205,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,788.20 : 430,124.70 = 137,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,788.20/430,124.70 = 137,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,788.20x = 430,124.70 × 137,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,788.20x = 58,939,213,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,939,213,416.54/286,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,514.78

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