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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,995.84, 642,100.52 and 128,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,995.84, 642,100.52 and 128,481.96 is: 192,754.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,995.84 : 642,100.52 = 128,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,995.84/642,100.52 = 128,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,995.84x = 642,100.52 × 128,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,995.84x = 82,498,333,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,498,333,326.62/427,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,754.99

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