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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,463, 209,953.39 and 127,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,463, 209,953.39 and 127,062.72 is: 191,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,463 : 209,953.39 = 127,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,463/209,953.39 = 127,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,463x = 209,953.39 × 127,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,463x = 26,677,248,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,677,248,806.62/139,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,285.49

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