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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,966.70, 191,950.03 and 68,720.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,966.70, 191,950.03 and 68,720.87 is: 103,081.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,966.70 : 191,950.03 = 68,720.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,966.70/191,950.03 = 68,720.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,966.70x = 191,950.03 × 68,720.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,966.70x = 13,190,973,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,190,973,058.13/127,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,081.29

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