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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,574.40, 453,861.60 and 136,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,574.40, 453,861.60 and 136,686.40 is: 205,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,574.40 : 453,861.60 = 136,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,574.40/453,861.60 = 136,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,574.40x = 453,861.60 × 136,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,574.40x = 62,036,708,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,036,708,202.24/302,574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,029.60

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