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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,837.14, 457,255.76 and 127,247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,837.14, 457,255.76 and 127,247.27 is: 190,870.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,837.14 : 457,255.76 = 127,247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,837.14/457,255.76 = 127,247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,837.14x = 457,255.76 × 127,247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,837.14x = 58,184,547,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184,547,151.78/304,837.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,870.93

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