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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,086.40, 368,793.99 and 125,891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,086.40, 368,793.99 and 125,891.70 is: 188,665.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,086.40 : 368,793.99 = 125,891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,086.40/368,793.99 = 125,891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,086.40x = 368,793.99 × 125,891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,086.40x = 46,428,102,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,102,350.88/246,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,665.86

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