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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,867.20, 430,243.20 and 137,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,867.20, 430,243.20 and 137,107.20 is: 205,633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,867.20 : 430,243.20 = 137,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,867.20/430,243.20 = 137,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,867.20x = 430,243.20 × 137,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,867.20x = 58,989,440,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,989,440,471.04/286,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,633.27

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