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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,196.36, 189,755.61 and 116,909.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,196.36, 189,755.61 and 116,909.32 is: 174,409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,196.36 : 189,755.61 = 116,909.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,196.36/189,755.61 = 116,909.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,196.36x = 189,755.61 × 116,909.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,196.36x = 22,184,199,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184,199,331.29/127,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,409.07

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