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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,308.74, 368,795.76 and 127,731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,308.74, 368,795.76 and 127,731.46 is: 191,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,308.74 : 368,795.76 = 127,731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,308.74/368,795.76 = 127,731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,308.74x = 368,795.76 × 127,731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,308.74x = 47,106,820,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,106,820,866.61/246,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,251.11

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