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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,592.20, 455,494 and 135,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,592.20, 455,494 and 135,232.08 is: 202,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,592.20 : 455,494 = 135,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,592.20/455,494 = 135,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,592.20x = 455,494 × 135,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,592.20x = 61,597,401,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597,401,047.52/303,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,895.20

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