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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,059.47, 368,957.98 and 127,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,059.47, 368,957.98 and 127,436.59 is: 191,086.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,059.47 : 368,957.98 = 127,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,059.47/368,957.98 = 127,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,059.47x = 368,957.98 × 127,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,059.47x = 47,018,746,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018,746,824.49/246,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,086.92

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