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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,607, 453,656.40 and 131,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,607, 453,656.40 and 131,701.08 is: 197,441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,607 : 453,656.40 = 131,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,607/453,656.40 = 131,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,607x = 453,656.40 × 131,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,607x = 59,747,037,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,747,037,828.91/302,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,441.03

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