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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,438.89, 367,677.20 and 127,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,438.89, 367,677.20 and 127,187.80 is: 190,532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,438.89 : 367,677.20 = 127,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,438.89/367,677.20 = 127,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,438.89x = 367,677.20 × 127,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,438.89x = 46,764,053,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,764,053,542.22/245,438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,532.37

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