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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,462, 209,951.88 and 127,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,462, 209,951.88 and 127,061.72 is: 191,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,462 : 209,951.88 = 127,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,462/209,951.88 = 127,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,462x = 209,951.88 × 127,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,462x = 26,676,846,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,676,846,990.03/139,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,283.98

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