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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,217.40, 379,826.10 and 127,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,217.40, 379,826.10 and 127,246.20 is: 190,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,217.40 : 379,826.10 = 127,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,217.40/379,826.10 = 127,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,217.40x = 379,826.10 × 127,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,217.40x = 48,331,427,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,331,427,885.82/253,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,869.30

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