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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,337.20, 455,005.80 and 134,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,337.20, 455,005.80 and 134,857.20 is: 202,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,337.20 : 455,005.80 = 134,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,337.20/455,005.80 = 134,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,337.20x = 455,005.80 × 134,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,337.20x = 61,360,808,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,360,808,171.76/303,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,285.80

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