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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,575.90, 453,863.85 and 136,687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,575.90, 453,863.85 and 136,687.90 is: 205,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,575.90 : 453,863.85 = 136,687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,575.90/453,863.85 = 136,687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,575.90x = 453,863.85 × 136,687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,575.90x = 62,037,696,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037,696,542.42/302,575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,031.85

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