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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,276.44, 361,791 and 127,485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,276.44, 361,791 and 127,485.36 is: 191,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,276.44 : 361,791 = 127,485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,276.44/361,791 = 127,485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,276.44x = 361,791 × 127,485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,276.44x = 46,123,055,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,123,055,879.76/241,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,162.70

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