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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,906.40, 370,273.20 and 128,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,906.40, 370,273.20 and 128,538.40 is: 192,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,906.40 : 370,273.20 = 128,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,906.40/370,273.20 = 128,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,906.40x = 370,273.20 × 128,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,906.40x = 47,594,324,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594,324,690.88/246,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,762.62

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