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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,835.14, 457,252.76 and 127,245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,835.14, 457,252.76 and 127,245.27 is: 190,867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,835.14 : 457,252.76 = 127,245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,835.14/457,252.76 = 127,245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,835.14x = 457,252.76 × 127,245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,835.14x = 58,183,250,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,183,250,904.45/304,835.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,867.93

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