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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,915.80, 191,873.70 and 120,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,915.80, 191,873.70 and 120,658.20 is: 180,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,915.80 : 191,873.70 = 120,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,915.80/191,873.70 = 120,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,915.80x = 191,873.70 × 120,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,915.80x = 23,151,135,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,135,269.34/127,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,987.30

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