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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,983.24, 191,974.80 and 68,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,983.24, 191,974.80 and 68,737.40 is: 103,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,983.24 : 191,974.80 = 68,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,983.24/191,974.80 = 68,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,983.24x = 191,974.80 × 68,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,983.24x = 13,195,848,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195,848,617.52/127,983.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,106.07

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