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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,231.80, 190,847.70 and 91,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,231.80, 190,847.70 and 91,980.60 is: 137,970.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,231.80 : 190,847.70 = 91,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,231.80/190,847.70 = 91,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,231.80x = 190,847.70 × 91,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,231.80x = 17,554,285,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554,285,954.62/127,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,970.90

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