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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,465.69, 461,173.92 and 136,740.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,465.69, 461,173.92 and 136,740.27 is: 205,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,465.69 : 461,173.92 = 136,740.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,465.69/461,173.92 = 136,740.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,465.69x = 461,173.92 × 136,740.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,465.69x = 63,061,044,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,061,044,031.89/307,465.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,099.45

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