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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,066, 462,151.54 and 137,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,066, 462,151.54 and 137,349.66 is: 206,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,066 : 462,151.54 = 137,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,066/462,151.54 = 137,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,066x = 462,151.54 × 137,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,066x = 63,476,356,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,476,356,887.48/308,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,047.91

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