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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,587.20, 368,380.80 and 127,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,587.20, 368,380.80 and 127,294.80 is: 190,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,587.20 : 368,380.80 = 127,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,587.20/368,380.80 = 127,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,587.20x = 368,380.80 × 127,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,587.20x = 46,892,960,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,892,960,259.84/245,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,942.20

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