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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,815.10, 457,222.65 and 127,263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,815.10, 457,222.65 and 127,263.10 is: 190,894.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,815.10 : 457,222.65 = 127,263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,815.10/457,222.65 = 127,263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,815.10x = 457,222.65 × 127,263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,815.10x = 58,187,571,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,187,571,829.22/304,815.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,894.65

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