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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,254.19, 457,970.81 and 136,737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,254.19, 457,970.81 and 136,737.03 is: 205,145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,254.19 : 457,970.81 = 136,737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,254.19/457,970.81 = 136,737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,254.19x = 457,970.81 × 136,737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,254.19x = 62,621,567,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,621,567,702.41/305,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,145.65

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