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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,875.40, 452,813.10 and 135,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,875.40, 452,813.10 and 135,987.40 is: 203,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,875.40 : 452,813.10 = 135,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,875.40/452,813.10 = 135,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,875.40x = 452,813.10 × 135,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,875.40x = 61,576,876,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,876,154.94/301,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,981.10

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