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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,869.80, 457,304.70 and 83,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,869.80, 457,304.70 and 83,253.80 is: 124,880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,869.80 : 457,304.70 = 83,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,869.80/457,304.70 = 83,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,869.80x = 457,304.70 × 83,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,869.80x = 38,072,354,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,354,032.86/304,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,880.70

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