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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,238.78, 369,226.89 and 127,790.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,238.78, 369,226.89 and 127,790.86 is: 191,618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,238.78 : 369,226.89 = 127,790.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,238.78/369,226.89 = 127,790.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,238.78x = 369,226.89 × 127,790.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,238.78x = 47,183,821,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,183,821,808.23/246,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,618.16

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