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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,498.76, 458,102.70 and 125,556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,498.76, 458,102.70 and 125,556.06 is: 188,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,498.76 : 458,102.70 = 125,556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,498.76/458,102.70 = 125,556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,498.76x = 458,102.70 × 125,556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,498.76x = 57,517,570,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,517,570,087.36/305,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,274.32

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