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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,862.80, 368,806.35 and 127,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,862.80, 368,806.35 and 127,764.80 is: 191,653.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,862.80 : 368,806.35 = 127,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,862.80/368,806.35 = 127,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,862.80x = 368,806.35 × 127,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,862.80x = 47,120,469,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120,469,546.48/245,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,653.51

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