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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,237.78, 369,225.39 and 127,789.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,237.78, 369,225.39 and 127,789.86 is: 191,616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,237.78 : 369,225.39 = 127,789.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,237.78/369,225.39 = 127,789.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,237.78x = 369,225.39 × 127,789.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,237.78x = 47,183,260,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,183,260,896.55/246,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,616.66

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