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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,236.28, 369,223.14 and 127,788.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,236.28, 369,223.14 and 127,788.36 is: 191,614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,236.28 : 369,223.14 = 127,788.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,236.28/369,223.14 = 127,788.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,236.28x = 369,223.14 × 127,788.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,236.28x = 47,182,419,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,182,419,534.65/246,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,614.41

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