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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,961.70, 191,942.52 and 68,715.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,961.70, 191,942.52 and 68,715.87 is: 103,073.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,961.70 : 191,942.52 = 68,715.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,961.70/191,942.52 = 68,715.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,961.70x = 191,942.52 × 68,715.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,961.70x = 13,189,497,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189,497,251.79/127,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,073.79

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