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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,979.80, 191,883.30 and 68,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,979.80, 191,883.30 and 68,018.20 is: 101,981.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,979.80 : 191,883.30 = 68,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,979.80/191,883.30 = 68,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,979.80x = 191,883.30 × 68,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,979.80x = 13,051,556,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051,556,676.06/127,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,981.38

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