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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,056.98, 368,954.24 and 127,434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,056.98, 368,954.24 and 127,434.10 is: 191,083.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,056.98 : 368,954.24 = 127,434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,056.98/368,954.24 = 127,434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,056.98x = 368,954.24 × 127,434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,056.98x = 47,017,351,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017,351,515.58/246,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,083.19

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