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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,217.78, 369,195.39 and 127,769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,217.78, 369,195.39 and 127,769.86 is: 191,586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,217.78 : 369,195.39 = 127,769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,217.78/369,195.39 = 127,769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,217.78x = 369,195.39 × 127,769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,217.78x = 47,172,043,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172,043,292.95/246,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,586.66

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