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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,882.80, 457,324.20 and 138,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,882.80, 457,324.20 and 138,670.80 is: 208,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,882.80 : 457,324.20 = 138,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,882.80/457,324.20 = 138,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,882.80x = 457,324.20 × 138,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,882.80x = 63,417,512,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,417,512,673.36/304,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,006.20

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