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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,481.52, 190,406.76 and 115,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,481.52, 190,406.76 and 115,455.72 is: 172,444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,481.52 : 190,406.76 = 115,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,481.52/190,406.76 = 115,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,481.52x = 190,406.76 × 115,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,481.52x = 21,983,549,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983,549,568.67/127,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,444.99

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