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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,903.80, 457,355.70 and 138,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,903.80, 457,355.70 and 138,691.80 is: 208,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,903.80 : 457,355.70 = 138,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,903.80/457,355.70 = 138,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,903.80x = 457,355.70 × 138,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,903.80x = 63,431,485,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,431,485,273.26/304,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,037.70

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