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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,886.80, 457,330.20 and 83,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,886.80, 457,330.20 and 83,270.80 is: 124,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,886.80 : 457,330.20 = 83,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,886.80/457,330.20 = 83,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,886.80x = 457,330.20 × 83,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,886.80x = 38,082,251,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082,251,618.16/304,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,906.20

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