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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,405, 189,761.81 and 120,743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,405, 189,761.81 and 120,743.56 is: 179,840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,405 : 189,761.81 = 120,743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,405/189,761.81 = 120,743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,405x = 189,761.81 × 120,743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,405x = 22,912,516,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,912,516,491.44/127,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,840.01

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