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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,451.80, 191,004.90 and 85,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,451.80, 191,004.90 and 85,211.80 is: 127,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,451.80 : 191,004.90 = 85,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,451.80/191,004.90 = 85,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,451.80x = 191,004.90 × 85,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,451.80x = 16,275,871,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275,871,337.82/127,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,702.17

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