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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,985.24, 191,977.80 and 68,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,985.24, 191,977.80 and 68,739.40 is: 103,109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,985.24 : 191,977.80 = 68,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,985.24/191,977.80 = 68,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,985.24x = 191,977.80 × 68,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,985.24x = 13,196,438,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196,438,785.32/127,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,109.07

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