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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,293.41, 368,773.81 and 127,715.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,293.41, 368,773.81 and 127,715.49 is: 191,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,293.41 : 368,773.81 = 127,715.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,293.41/368,773.81 = 127,715.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,293.41x = 368,773.81 × 127,715.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,293.41x = 47,098,127,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,098,127,843.32/246,293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,227.72

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