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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,860, 523,368 and 127,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,860, 523,368 and 127,244 is: 190,894.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,860 : 523,368 = 127,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,860/523,368 = 127,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,860x = 523,368 × 127,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,860x = 66,595,437,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,595,437,792/348,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,894.45

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