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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,567.82, 191,256.41 and 88,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,567.82, 191,256.41 and 88,012.06 is: 131,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,567.82 : 191,256.41 = 88,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,567.82/191,256.41 = 88,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,567.82x = 191,256.41 × 88,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,567.82x = 16,832,870,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,832,870,632.30/127,567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,952.33

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