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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,824.65, 430,236.50 and 136,609.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,824.65, 430,236.50 and 136,609.34 is: 204,913.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,824.65 : 430,236.50 = 136,609.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,824.65/430,236.50 = 136,609.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,824.65x = 430,236.50 × 136,609.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,824.65x = 58,774,321,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,774,321,474.68/286,824.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,913.78

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