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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,147.80, 190,721.70 and 104,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,147.80, 190,721.70 and 104,986.20 is: 157,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,147.80 : 190,721.70 = 104,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,147.80/190,721.70 = 104,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,147.80x = 190,721.70 × 104,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,147.80x = 20,023,146,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,146,540.54/127,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,479.30

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