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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,022, 190,540.98 and 42,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,022, 190,540.98 and 42,775.28 is: 64,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,022 : 190,540.98 = 42,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,022/190,540.98 = 42,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,022x = 190,540.98 × 42,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,022x = 8,150,443,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150,443,770.97/127,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,165.61

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