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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,208.69, 190,835.03 and 42,969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,208.69, 190,835.03 and 42,969.47 is: 64,461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,208.69 : 190,835.03 = 42,969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,208.69/190,835.03 = 42,969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,208.69x = 190,835.03 × 42,969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,208.69x = 8,200,079,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,079,619.45/127,208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,461.63

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