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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,118.40, 456,436.80 and 135,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,118.40, 456,436.80 and 135,897.60 is: 203,962.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,118.40 : 456,436.80 = 135,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,118.40/456,436.80 = 135,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,118.40x = 456,436.80 × 135,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,118.40x = 62,028,665,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,028,665,671.68/304,118.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,962.23

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