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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,982.07, 457,469.79 and 125,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,982.07, 457,469.79 and 125,027.36 is: 187,539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,982.07 : 457,469.79 = 125,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,982.07/457,469.79 = 125,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,982.07x = 457,469.79 × 125,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,982.07x = 57,196,240,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,196,240,123.45/304,982.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,539.68

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