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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,436.03, 457,969.96 and 136,925.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,436.03, 457,969.96 and 136,925.85 is: 205,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,436.03 : 457,969.96 = 136,925.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,436.03/457,969.96 = 136,925.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,436.03x = 457,969.96 × 136,925.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,436.03x = 62,707,926,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,707,926,047.47/305,436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,306.25

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