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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,238.31, 190,724.63 and 42,969.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,238.31, 190,724.63 and 42,969.42 is: 64,409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,238.31 : 190,724.63 = 42,969.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,238.31/190,724.63 = 42,969.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,238.31x = 190,724.63 × 42,969.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,238.31x = 8,195,326,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,326,515.97/127,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,409.27

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