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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,253.94, 457,958.79 and 94,893.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,253.94, 457,958.79 and 94,893.70 is: 142,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,253.94 : 457,958.79 = 94,893.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,253.94/457,958.79 = 94,893.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,253.94x = 457,958.79 × 94,893.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,253.94x = 43,457,404,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,457,404,030.62/305,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,364.76

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