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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,266.60, 190,899.90 and 115,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,266.60, 190,899.90 and 115,019.40 is: 172,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,266.60 : 190,899.90 = 115,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,266.60/190,899.90 = 115,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,266.60x = 190,899.90 × 115,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,266.60x = 21,957,191,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,957,191,958.06/127,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,529.10

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