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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,251.18, 457,966.31 and 136,734.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,251.18, 457,966.31 and 136,734.02 is: 205,141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,251.18 : 457,966.31 = 136,734.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,251.18/457,966.31 = 136,734.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,251.18x = 457,966.31 × 136,734.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,251.18x = 62,619,575,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619,575,910.80/305,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,141.14

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