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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,532.24, 191,648.28 and 120,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,532.24, 191,648.28 and 120,286 is: 180,759.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,532.24 : 191,648.28 = 120,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,532.24/191,648.28 = 120,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,532.24x = 191,648.28 × 120,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,532.24x = 23,052,605,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,052,605,008.08/127,532.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,759.04

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