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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,891.80, 457,337.70 and 138,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,891.80, 457,337.70 and 138,679.80 is: 208,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,891.80 : 457,337.70 = 138,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,891.80/457,337.70 = 138,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,891.80x = 457,337.70 × 138,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,891.80x = 63,423,500,768.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,423,500,768.46/304,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,019.70

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