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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,911.20, 430,309.20 and 137,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,911.20, 430,309.20 and 137,151.20 is: 205,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,911.20 : 430,309.20 = 137,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,911.20/430,309.20 = 137,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,911.20x = 430,309.20 × 137,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,911.20x = 59,017,423,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,017,423,151.04/286,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,699.27

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