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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,971.23, 191,956.80 and 68,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,971.23, 191,956.80 and 68,725.40 is: 103,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,971.23 : 191,956.80 = 68,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,971.23/191,956.80 = 68,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,971.23x = 191,956.80 × 68,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,971.23x = 13,192,307,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192,307,862.72/127,971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,088.08

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