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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,710.80, 368,578.35 and 127,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,710.80, 368,578.35 and 127,612.80 is: 191,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,710.80 : 368,578.35 = 127,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,710.80/368,578.35 = 127,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,710.80x = 368,578.35 × 127,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,710.80x = 47,035,315,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,035,315,262.88/245,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,425.51

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