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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,751.20, 178,618.40 and 127,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,751.20, 178,618.40 and 127,751.20 is: 178,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,751.20 : 178,618.40 = 127,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,751.20/178,618.40 = 127,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,751.20x = 178,618.40 × 127,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,751.20x = 22,818,714,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,714,942.08/127,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,618.40

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