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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,834.20, 430,193.70 and 137,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,834.20, 430,193.70 and 137,074.20 is: 205,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,834.20 : 430,193.70 = 137,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,834.20/430,193.70 = 137,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,834.20x = 430,193.70 × 137,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,834.20x = 58,968,457,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,968,457,272.54/286,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,583.77

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