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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,277.44, 361,792.50 and 127,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,277.44, 361,792.50 and 127,486.36 is: 191,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,277.44 : 361,792.50 = 127,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,277.44/361,792.50 = 127,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,277.44x = 361,792.50 × 127,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,277.44x = 46,123,608,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,123,608,900.30/241,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,164.20

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