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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,596, 457,053.84 and 124,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,596, 457,053.84 and 124,814.88 is: 187,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,596 : 457,053.84 = 124,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,596/457,053.84 = 124,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,596x = 457,053.84 × 124,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,596x = 57,047,120,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047,120,193.14/304,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,287.82

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