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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,055.98, 368,952.74 and 127,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,055.98, 368,952.74 and 127,433.10 is: 191,081.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,055.98 : 368,952.74 = 127,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,055.98/368,952.74 = 127,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,055.98x = 368,952.74 × 127,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,055.98x = 47,016,791,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,016,791,411.69/246,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,081.69

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