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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,251.13, 457,877.50 and 94,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,251.13, 457,877.50 and 94,889.27 is: 142,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,251.13 : 457,877.50 = 94,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,251.13/457,877.50 = 94,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,251.13x = 457,877.50 × 94,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,251.13x = 43,447,659,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447,659,435.04/305,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,334.15

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