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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,969.23, 191,953.80 and 68,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,969.23, 191,953.80 and 68,723.40 is: 103,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,969.23 : 191,953.80 = 68,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,969.23/191,953.80 = 68,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,969.23x = 191,953.80 × 68,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,969.23x = 13,191,717,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191,717,778.92/127,969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,085.08

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