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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,105.78, 751,702.38 and 127,128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,105.78, 751,702.38 and 127,128.78 is: 190,704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,105.78 : 751,702.38 = 127,128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,105.78/751,702.38 = 127,128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,105.78x = 751,702.38 × 127,128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,105.78x = 95,563,006,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,563,006,492.50/501,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,704.26

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