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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,668.27, 727,012.13 and 129,681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,668.27, 727,012.13 and 129,681.72 is: 194,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,668.27 : 727,012.13 = 129,681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,668.27/727,012.13 = 129,681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,668.27x = 727,012.13 × 129,681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,668.27x = 94,280,182,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,280,182,830.86/484,668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,525.18

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