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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,978.15, 191,967.31 and 53,078.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,978.15, 191,967.31 and 53,078.19 is: 79,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,978.15 : 191,967.31 = 53,078.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,978.15/191,967.31 = 53,078.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,978.15x = 191,967.31 × 53,078.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,978.15x = 10,189,276,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,189,276,570.23/127,978.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,617.31

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