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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,827.15, 371,552.49 and 127,754.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,827.15, 371,552.49 and 127,754.73 is: 191,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,827.15 : 371,552.49 = 127,754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,827.15/371,552.49 = 127,754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,827.15x = 371,552.49 × 127,754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,827.15x = 47,467,588,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467,588,040.78/247,827.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,535.06

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