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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,985.08, 457,474.29 and 125,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,985.08, 457,474.29 and 125,030.35 is: 187,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,985.08 : 457,474.29 = 125,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,985.08/457,474.29 = 125,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,985.08x = 457,474.29 × 125,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,985.08x = 57,198,170,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198,170,594.70/304,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,544.16

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