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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,292.41, 368,772.32 and 127,714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,292.41, 368,772.32 and 127,714.49 is: 191,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,292.41 : 368,772.32 = 127,714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,292.41/368,772.32 = 127,714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,292.41x = 368,772.32 × 127,714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,292.41x = 47,097,566,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,566,292.48/246,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,226.22

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