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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,985.84, 642,085.50 and 128,471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,985.84, 642,085.50 and 128,471.96 is: 192,739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,985.84 : 642,085.50 = 128,471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,985.84/642,085.50 = 128,471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,985.84x = 642,085.50 × 128,471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,985.84x = 82,489,982,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,489,982,672.58/427,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,739.98

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