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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,657.16, 430,916.16 and 135,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,657.16, 430,916.16 and 135,646.08 is: 203,200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,657.16 : 430,916.16 = 135,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,657.16/430,916.16 = 135,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,657.16x = 430,916.16 × 135,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,657.16x = 58,452,087,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,452,087,912.65/287,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,200.53

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