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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,127.68, 688,731.12 and 126,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,127.68, 688,731.12 and 126,703.68 is: 190,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,127.68 : 688,731.12 = 126,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,127.68/688,731.12 = 126,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,127.68x = 688,731.12 × 126,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,127.68x = 87,264,767,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,264,767,434.52/459,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,066.45

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