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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,436.66, 456,658.02 and 135,965.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,436.66, 456,658.02 and 135,965.57 is: 203,949.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,436.66 : 456,658.02 = 135,965.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,436.66/456,658.02 = 135,965.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,436.66x = 456,658.02 × 135,965.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,436.66x = 62,089,765,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,089,765,701.08/304,436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,949.70

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