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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,117.20, 456,175.80 and 135,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,117.20, 456,175.80 and 135,637.20 is: 203,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,117.20 : 456,175.80 = 135,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,117.20/456,175.80 = 135,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,117.20x = 456,175.80 × 135,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,117.20x = 61,874,408,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,874,408,219.76/304,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,455.80

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