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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,056.47, 368,953.48 and 127,433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,056.47, 368,953.48 and 127,433.59 is: 191,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,056.47 : 368,953.48 = 127,433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,056.47/368,953.48 = 127,433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,056.47x = 368,953.48 × 127,433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,056.47x = 47,017,066,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017,066,499.39/246,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,082.42

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