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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,410.60, 456,615.90 and 138,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,410.60, 456,615.90 and 138,198.60 is: 207,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,410.60 : 456,615.90 = 138,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,410.60/456,615.90 = 138,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,410.60x = 456,615.90 × 138,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,410.60x = 63,103,678,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103,678,117.74/304,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,297.90

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