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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,768.44, 457,225.65 and 127,176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,768.44, 457,225.65 and 127,176.66 is: 190,795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,768.44 : 457,225.65 = 127,176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,768.44/457,225.65 = 127,176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,768.44x = 457,225.65 × 127,176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,768.44x = 58,148,431,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,148,431,033.33/304,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,795.45

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