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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,171.12, 192,274.96 and 39,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,171.12, 192,274.96 and 39,432.08 is: 59,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,171.12 : 192,274.96 = 39,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,171.12/192,274.96 = 39,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,171.12x = 192,274.96 × 39,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,171.12x = 7,581,801,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,801,604.72/128,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,153.74

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