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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,788.06, 457,224.93 and 127,254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,788.06, 457,224.93 and 127,254.69 is: 190,899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,788.06 : 457,224.93 = 127,254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,788.06/457,224.93 = 127,254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,788.06x = 457,224.93 × 127,254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,788.06x = 58,184,016,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184,016,727.42/304,788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,899.92

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