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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,829.63, 457,244.49 and 127,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,829.63, 457,244.49 and 127,239.76 is: 190,859.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,829.63 : 457,244.49 = 127,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,829.63/457,244.49 = 127,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,829.63x = 457,244.49 × 127,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,829.63x = 58,179,680,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,179,680,217.63/304,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,859.66

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