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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,988.48, 430,482 and 136,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,988.48, 430,482 and 136,773.44 is: 205,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,988.48 : 430,482 = 136,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,988.48/430,482 = 136,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,988.48x = 430,482 × 136,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,988.48x = 58,878,503,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,878,503,998.08/286,988.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,159.82

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