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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,229.70, 177,888.30 and 127,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,229.70, 177,888.30 and 127,229.70 is: 177,888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,229.70 : 177,888.30 = 127,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,229.70/177,888.30 = 127,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,229.70x = 177,888.30 × 127,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,229.70x = 22,632,675,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,675,042.51/127,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,888.30

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