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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,832.20, 430,190.70 and 137,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,832.20, 430,190.70 and 137,072.20 is: 205,580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,832.20 : 430,190.70 = 137,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,832.20/430,190.70 = 137,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,832.20x = 430,190.70 × 137,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,832.20x = 58,967,185,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,967,185,668.54/286,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,580.77

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