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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,225.70, 177,882.70 and 127,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,225.70, 177,882.70 and 127,225.70 is: 177,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,225.70 : 177,882.70 = 127,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,225.70/177,882.70 = 127,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,225.70x = 177,882.70 × 127,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,225.70x = 22,631,251,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,251,025.39/127,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,882.70

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