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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,286.85, 368,763.98 and 127,708.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,286.85, 368,763.98 and 127,708.92 is: 191,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,286.85 : 368,763.98 = 127,708.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,286.85/368,763.98 = 127,708.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,286.85x = 368,763.98 × 127,708.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,286.85x = 47,094,448,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,094,448,982.16/246,286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,217.88

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