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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,899.96, 457,276.38 and 127,310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,899.96, 457,276.38 and 127,310.70 is: 190,935.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,899.96 : 457,276.38 = 127,310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,899.96/457,276.38 = 127,310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,899.96x = 457,276.38 × 127,310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,899.96x = 58,216,176,031.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,216,176,031.27/304,899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,935.34

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