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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,872.30, 457,357.05 and 127,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,872.30, 457,357.05 and 127,287.90 is: 190,952.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,872.30 : 457,357.05 = 127,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,872.30/457,357.05 = 127,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,872.30x = 457,357.05 × 127,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,872.30x = 58,216,018,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,216,018,444.70/304,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,952.14

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