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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,851.80, 457,277.70 and 83,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,851.80, 457,277.70 and 83,235.80 is: 124,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,851.80 : 457,277.70 = 83,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,851.80/457,277.70 = 83,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,851.80x = 457,277.70 × 83,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,851.80x = 38,061,875,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,061,875,181.66/304,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,853.70

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