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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,962.96, 430,235.46 and 135,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,962.96, 430,235.46 and 135,107.40 is: 202,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,962.96 : 430,235.46 = 135,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,962.96/430,235.46 = 135,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,962.96x = 430,235.46 × 135,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,962.96x = 58,127,994,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,994,388.40/286,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,562.71

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