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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,429.20, 368,143.80 and 127,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,429.20, 368,143.80 and 127,331.20 is: 190,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,429.20 : 368,143.80 = 127,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,429.20/368,143.80 = 127,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,429.20x = 368,143.80 × 127,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,429.20x = 46,876,191,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,876,191,826.56/245,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,996.80

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