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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,248.94, 457,867.95 and 125,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,248.94, 457,867.95 and 125,295.29 is: 187,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,248.94 : 457,867.95 = 125,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,248.94/457,867.95 = 125,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,248.94x = 457,867.95 × 125,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,248.94x = 57,368,697,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,368,697,576.96/305,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,940.69

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