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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,871.80, 457,307.70 and 80,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,871.80, 457,307.70 and 80,266.90 is: 120,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,871.80 : 457,307.70 = 80,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,871.80/457,307.70 = 80,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,871.80x = 457,307.70 × 80,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,871.80x = 36,706,671,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,706,671,425.13/304,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,400.35

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