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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,278.32, 175,573.32 and 118,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,278.32, 175,573.32 and 118,267.88 is: 163,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,278.32 : 175,573.32 = 118,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,278.32/175,573.32 = 118,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,278.32x = 175,573.32 × 118,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,278.32x = 20,764,684,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,684,340.96/127,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,143.92

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