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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,284.04, 368,759.75 and 127,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,284.04, 368,759.75 and 127,706.12 is: 191,213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,284.04 : 368,759.75 = 127,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,284.04/368,759.75 = 127,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,284.04x = 368,759.75 × 127,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,284.04x = 47,092,874,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092,874,402.34/246,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,213.67

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