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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,883.87, 457,141.11 and 136,372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,883.87, 457,141.11 and 136,372.79 is: 204,476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,883.87 : 457,141.11 = 136,372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,883.87/457,141.11 = 136,372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,883.87x = 457,141.11 × 136,372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,883.87x = 62,341,606,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,341,606,308.69/304,883.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,476.57

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