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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,902.80, 457,354.20 and 138,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,902.80, 457,354.20 and 138,690.80 is: 208,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,902.80 : 457,354.20 = 138,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,902.80/457,354.20 = 138,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,902.80x = 457,354.20 × 138,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,902.80x = 63,430,819,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,430,819,881.36/304,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,036.20

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