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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,831.89, 457,247.88 and 127,242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,831.89, 457,247.88 and 127,242.02 is: 190,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,831.89 : 457,247.88 = 127,242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,831.89/457,247.88 = 127,242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,831.89x = 457,247.88 × 127,242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,831.89x = 58,181,145,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,181,145,035.04/304,831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,863.05

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