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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,016.20, 458,708.40 and 137,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,016.20, 458,708.40 and 137,617.20 is: 206,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,016.20 : 458,708.40 = 137,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,016.20/458,708.40 = 137,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,016.20x = 458,708.40 × 137,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,016.20x = 63,126,165,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,126,165,624.48/306,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,283.74

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