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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,272.33, 190,988.89 and 71,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,272.33, 190,988.89 and 71,149.25 is: 106,768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,272.33 : 190,988.89 = 71,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,272.33/190,988.89 = 71,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,272.33x = 190,988.89 × 71,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,272.33x = 13,588,716,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,588,716,581.43/127,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,768.82

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