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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,924.80, 191,714.40 and 85,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,924.80, 191,714.40 and 85,684.80 is: 128,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,924.80 : 191,714.40 = 85,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,924.80/191,714.40 = 85,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,924.80x = 191,714.40 × 85,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,924.80x = 16,427,010,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427,010,021.12/127,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,411.46

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