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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,344.80, 368,029.35 and 127,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,344.80, 368,029.35 and 127,246.80 is: 190,876.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,344.80 : 368,029.35 = 127,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,344.80/368,029.35 = 127,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,344.80x = 368,029.35 × 127,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,344.80x = 46,830,557,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,830,557,093.58/245,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,876.50

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