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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,410.80, 368,116.20 and 127,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,410.80, 368,116.20 and 127,312.80 is: 190,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,410.80 : 368,116.20 = 127,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,410.80/368,116.20 = 127,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,410.80x = 368,116.20 × 127,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,410.80x = 46,865,904,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865,904,147.36/245,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,969.20

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