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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,911.80, 457,367.70 and 138,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,911.80, 457,367.70 and 138,699.80 is: 208,049.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,911.80 : 457,367.70 = 138,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,911.80/457,367.70 = 138,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,911.80x = 457,367.70 × 138,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,911.80x = 63,436,808,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,436,808,516.46/304,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,049.70

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