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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,834.13, 457,251.24 and 127,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,834.13, 457,251.24 and 127,244.27 is: 190,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,834.13 : 457,251.24 = 127,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,834.13/457,251.24 = 127,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,834.13x = 457,251.24 × 127,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,834.13x = 58,182,597,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,182,597,954.14/304,834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,866.42

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