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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,283.76, 189,995.13 and 118,032.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,283.76, 189,995.13 and 118,032.48 is: 176,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,283.76 : 189,995.13 = 118,032.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,283.76/189,995.13 = 118,032.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,283.76x = 189,995.13 × 118,032.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,283.76x = 22,425,596,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,596,381.82/127,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,185.84

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