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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,291.91, 368,771.57 and 127,713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,291.91, 368,771.57 and 127,713.98 is: 191,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,291.91 : 368,771.57 = 127,713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,291.91/368,771.57 = 127,713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,291.91x = 368,771.57 × 127,713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,291.91x = 47,097,285,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,285,677.84/246,291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,225.47

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