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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,443, 209,923.22 and 127,042.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,443, 209,923.22 and 127,042.71 is: 191,255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,443 : 209,923.22 = 127,042.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,443/209,923.22 = 127,042.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,443x = 209,923.22 × 127,042.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,443x = 26,669,214,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669,214,125.51/139,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,255.31

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