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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,719.40, 191,579.10 and 112,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,719.40, 191,579.10 and 112,167.40 is: 168,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,719.40 : 191,579.10 = 112,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,719.40/191,579.10 = 112,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,719.40x = 191,579.10 × 112,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,719.40x = 21,488,929,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488,929,541.34/127,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,251.10

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