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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,432.10, 456,648.15 and 138,220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,432.10, 456,648.15 and 138,220.10 is: 207,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,432.10 : 456,648.15 = 138,220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,432.10/456,648.15 = 138,220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,432.10x = 456,648.15 × 138,220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,432.10x = 63,117,952,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,117,952,957.82/304,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,330.15

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