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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,032.10, 458,829.45 and 137,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,032.10, 458,829.45 and 137,414.40 is: 206,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,032.10 : 458,829.45 = 137,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,032.10/458,829.45 = 137,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,032.10x = 458,829.45 × 137,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,032.10x = 63,049,773,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,049,773,574.08/306,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,023.40

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