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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,057.47, 368,954.98 and 127,434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,057.47, 368,954.98 and 127,434.59 is: 191,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,057.47 : 368,954.98 = 127,434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,057.47/368,954.98 = 127,434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,057.47x = 368,954.98 × 127,434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,057.47x = 47,017,626,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017,626,604.76/246,057.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,083.92

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