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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,739.80, 191,609.70 and 115,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,739.80, 191,609.70 and 115,298.20 is: 172,947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,739.80 : 191,609.70 = 115,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,739.80/191,609.70 = 115,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,739.80x = 191,609.70 × 115,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,739.80x = 22,092,253,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,253,512.54/127,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,947.30

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