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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,872.30, 370,320.60 and 128,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,872.30, 370,320.60 and 128,774.30 is: 193,167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,872.30 : 370,320.60 = 128,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,872.30/370,320.60 = 128,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,872.30x = 370,320.60 × 128,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,872.30x = 47,687,776,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,776,040.58/246,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,167.79

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