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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,048.70, 368,781.45 and 127,659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,048.70, 368,781.45 and 127,659.10 is: 191,337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,048.70 : 368,781.45 = 127,659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,048.70/368,781.45 = 127,659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,048.70x = 368,781.45 × 127,659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,048.70x = 47,078,308,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078,308,003.70/246,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,337.36

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