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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,151.86, 369,227.87 and 127,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,151.86, 369,227.87 and 127,762.26 is: 191,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,151.86 : 369,227.87 = 127,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,151.86/369,227.87 = 127,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,151.86x = 369,227.87 × 127,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,151.86x = 47,173,387,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,173,387,126.19/246,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,643.43

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