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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,729.80, 191,594.70 and 112,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,729.80, 191,594.70 and 112,177.80 is: 168,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,729.80 : 191,594.70 = 112,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,729.80/191,594.70 = 112,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,729.80x = 191,594.70 × 112,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,729.80x = 21,492,671,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492,671,937.66/127,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,266.70

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