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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,967.84, 378,185.04 and 127,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,967.84, 378,185.04 and 127,396.32 is: 191,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,967.84 : 378,185.04 = 127,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,967.84/378,185.04 = 127,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,967.84x = 378,185.04 × 127,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,967.84x = 48,179,382,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179,382,375.05/251,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,212.43

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