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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,578.70, 368,368.05 and 127,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,578.70, 368,368.05 and 127,286.30 is: 190,929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,578.70 : 368,368.05 = 127,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,578.70/368,368.05 = 127,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,578.70x = 368,368.05 × 127,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,578.70x = 46,888,206,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888,206,122.72/245,578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,929.45

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