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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,891.21, 556,348.14 and 127,729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,891.21, 556,348.14 and 127,729.66 is: 191,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,891.21 : 556,348.14 = 127,729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,891.21/556,348.14 = 127,729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,891.21x = 556,348.14 × 127,729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,891.21x = 71,062,158,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,062,158,763.83/370,891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,598.39

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