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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,864.20, 457,296.30 and 83,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,864.20, 457,296.30 and 83,248.20 is: 124,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,864.20 : 457,296.30 = 83,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,864.20/457,296.30 = 83,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,864.20x = 457,296.30 × 83,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,864.20x = 38,069,093,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069,093,841.66/304,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,872.30

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