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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,713.80, 368,424.90 and 127,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,713.80, 368,424.90 and 127,615.80 is: 191,347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,713.80 : 368,424.90 = 127,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,713.80/368,424.90 = 127,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,713.80x = 368,424.90 × 127,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,713.80x = 47,016,838,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,016,838,353.42/245,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,347.98

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