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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,248.44, 457,867.20 and 125,294.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,248.44, 457,867.20 and 125,294.79 is: 187,939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,248.44 : 457,867.20 = 125,294.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,248.44/457,867.20 = 125,294.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,248.44x = 457,867.20 × 125,294.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,248.44x = 57,368,374,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,368,374,671.89/305,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,939.94

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