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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,999.83, 457,529.31 and 94,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,999.83, 457,529.31 and 94,581.27 is: 141,881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,999.83 : 457,529.31 = 94,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,999.83/457,529.31 = 94,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,999.83x = 457,529.31 × 94,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,999.83x = 43,273,703,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273,703,202.02/304,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,881.07

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