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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,750.68, 457,121.16 and 83,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,750.68, 457,121.16 and 83,134.68 is: 124,700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,750.68 : 457,121.16 = 83,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,750.68/457,121.16 = 83,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,750.68x = 457,121.16 × 83,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,750.68x = 38,002,621,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,002,621,357.83/304,750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,700.69

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