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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,619.40, 368,429.10 and 127,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,619.40, 368,429.10 and 127,251.40 is: 190,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,619.40 : 368,429.10 = 127,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,619.40/368,429.10 = 127,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,619.40x = 368,429.10 × 127,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,619.40x = 46,883,118,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,118,775.74/245,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,877.10

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