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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,832.40, 430,248.12 and 136,617.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,832.40, 430,248.12 and 136,617.09 is: 204,925.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,832.40 : 430,248.12 = 136,617.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,832.40/430,248.12 = 136,617.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,832.40x = 430,248.12 × 136,617.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,832.40x = 58,779,246,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,779,246,132.37/286,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,925.41

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