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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,143.50, 191,476.61 and 115,793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,143.50, 191,476.61 and 115,793.28 is: 174,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,143.50 : 191,476.61 = 115,793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,143.50/191,476.61 = 115,793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,143.50x = 191,476.61 × 115,793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,143.50x = 22,171,704,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171,704,570.44/127,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,383.32

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