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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,303, 369,339.66 and 127,942.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,303, 369,339.66 and 127,942.56 is: 191,854.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,303 : 369,339.66 = 127,942.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,303/369,339.66 = 127,942.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,303x = 369,339.66 × 127,942.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,303x = 47,254,261,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,261,609.93/246,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,854.19

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