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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,285.04, 368,761.24 and 127,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,285.04, 368,761.24 and 127,707.12 is: 191,215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,285.04 : 368,761.24 = 127,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,285.04/368,761.24 = 127,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,285.04x = 368,761.24 × 127,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,285.04x = 47,093,435,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,093,435,928.03/246,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,215.17

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