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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,588.56, 456,991.02 and 136,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,588.56, 456,991.02 and 136,093.44 is: 204,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,588.56 : 456,991.02 = 136,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,588.56/456,991.02 = 136,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,588.56x = 456,991.02 × 136,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,588.56x = 62,193,479,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,193,479,960.91/304,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,188.50

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