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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,309.20, 177,999.60 and 127,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,309.20, 177,999.60 and 127,309.20 is: 177,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,309.20 : 177,999.60 = 127,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,309.20/177,999.60 = 127,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,309.20x = 177,999.60 × 127,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,309.20x = 22,660,986,676.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,986,676.32/127,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,999.60

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