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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,537.28, 370,037.04 and 128,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,537.28, 370,037.04 and 128,292.40 is: 192,558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,537.28 : 370,037.04 = 128,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,537.28/370,037.04 = 128,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,537.28x = 370,037.04 × 128,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,537.28x = 47,472,939,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,472,939,950.50/246,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,558.87

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