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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,425.26, 191,160.93 and 52,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,425.26, 191,160.93 and 52,503.73 is: 78,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,425.26 : 191,160.93 = 52,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,425.26/191,160.93 = 52,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,425.26x = 191,160.93 × 52,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,425.26x = 10,036,660,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,660,899.46/127,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,765.08

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