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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,878.24, 457,132.67 and 136,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,878.24, 457,132.67 and 136,367.16 is: 204,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,878.24 : 457,132.67 = 136,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,878.24/457,132.67 = 136,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,878.24x = 457,132.67 × 136,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,878.24x = 62,337,883,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,337,883,269.28/304,878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,468.13

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