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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,232.60, 178,371.40 and 127,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,232.60, 178,371.40 and 127,232.60 is: 178,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,232.60 : 178,371.40 = 127,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,232.60/178,371.40 = 127,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,232.60x = 178,371.40 × 127,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,232.60x = 22,694,656,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,694,656,987.64/127,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,371.40

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