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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,235.28, 369,221.64 and 127,787.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,235.28, 369,221.64 and 127,787.36 is: 191,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,235.28 : 369,221.64 = 127,787.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,235.28/369,221.64 = 127,787.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,235.28x = 369,221.64 × 127,787.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,235.28x = 47,181,858,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181,858,630.47/246,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,612.91

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