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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,591.20, 455,492.50 and 135,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,591.20, 455,492.50 and 135,231.08 is: 202,893.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,591.20 : 455,492.50 = 135,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,591.20/455,492.50 = 135,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,591.20x = 455,492.50 × 135,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,591.20x = 61,596,742,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,596,742,706.90/303,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,893.70

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