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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,861.80, 191,792.70 and 99,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,861.80, 191,792.70 and 99,868.20 is: 149,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,861.80 : 191,792.70 = 99,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,861.80/191,792.70 = 99,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,861.80x = 191,792.70 × 99,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,861.80x = 19,153,991,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,153,991,722.14/127,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,802.30

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