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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,041.76, 457,629.64 and 125,128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,041.76, 457,629.64 and 125,128.24 is: 187,719.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,041.76 : 457,629.64 = 125,128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,041.76/457,629.64 = 125,128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,041.76x = 457,629.64 × 125,128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,041.76x = 57,262,391,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,262,391,425.03/305,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,719.84

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