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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,909.80, 457,364.70 and 138,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,909.80, 457,364.70 and 138,697.80 is: 208,046.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,909.80 : 457,364.70 = 138,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,909.80/457,364.70 = 138,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,909.80x = 457,364.70 × 138,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,909.80x = 63,435,477,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,435,477,687.66/304,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,046.70

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