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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,885.22, 457,328.10 and 127,295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,885.22, 457,328.10 and 127,295.42 is: 190,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,885.22 : 457,328.10 = 127,295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,885.22/457,328.10 = 127,295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,885.22x = 457,328.10 × 127,295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,885.22x = 58,215,772,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,215,772,567.30/304,885.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,943.24

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