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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,137.78, 191,468.02 and 115,787.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,137.78, 191,468.02 and 115,787.59 is: 174,374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,137.78 : 191,468.02 = 115,787.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,137.78/191,468.02 = 115,787.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,137.78x = 191,468.02 × 115,787.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,137.78x = 22,169,620,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169,620,635.36/127,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,374.76

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