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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,814.20, 430,163.70 and 137,054.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,814.20, 430,163.70 and 137,054.20 is: 205,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,814.20 : 430,163.70 = 137,054.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,814.20/430,163.70 = 137,054.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,814.20x = 430,163.70 × 137,054.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,814.20x = 58,955,741,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,955,741,772.54/286,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,553.78

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