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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,321.20, 368,216.70 and 127,077.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,321.20, 368,216.70 and 127,077.40 is: 190,737.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,321.20 : 368,216.70 = 127,077.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,321.20/368,216.70 = 127,077.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,321.20x = 368,216.70 × 127,077.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,321.20x = 46,792,020,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,792,020,872.58/245,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,737.78

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