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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,862.30, 368,805.60 and 127,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,862.30, 368,805.60 and 127,764.30 is: 191,652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,862.30 : 368,805.60 = 127,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,862.30/368,805.60 = 127,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,862.30x = 368,805.60 × 127,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,862.30x = 47,120,189,320.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120,189,320.08/245,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,652.76

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