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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,334.30, 368,001.45 and 127,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,334.30, 368,001.45 and 127,236.30 is: 190,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,334.30 : 368,001.45 = 127,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,334.30/368,001.45 = 127,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,334.30x = 368,001.45 × 127,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,334.30x = 46,823,142,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,142,892.64/245,334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,854.45

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