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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,232.80, 190,849.20 and 91,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,232.80, 190,849.20 and 91,981.60 is: 137,972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,232.80 : 190,849.20 = 91,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,232.80/190,849.20 = 91,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,232.80x = 190,849.20 × 91,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,232.80x = 17,554,614,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554,614,774.72/127,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,972.40

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