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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,909.92, 457,534.37 and 136,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,909.92, 457,534.37 and 136,423.44 is: 204,710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,909.92 : 457,534.37 = 136,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,909.92/457,534.37 = 136,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,909.92x = 457,534.37 × 136,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,909.92x = 62,418,413,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418,413,014.69/304,909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,710.99

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