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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,421.20, 192,372.60 and 72,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,421.20, 192,372.60 and 72,952.40 is: 109,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,421.20 : 192,372.60 = 72,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,421.20/192,372.60 = 72,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,421.20x = 192,372.60 × 72,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,421.20x = 14,034,042,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,042,864.24/128,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,281.36

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