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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,359.30, 368,051.10 and 127,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,359.30, 368,051.10 and 127,261.30 is: 190,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,359.30 : 368,051.10 = 127,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,359.30/368,051.10 = 127,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,359.30x = 368,051.10 × 127,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,359.30x = 46,838,661,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,838,661,452.43/245,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,898.25

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