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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,938.48, 176,398.20 and 105,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,938.48, 176,398.20 and 105,198 is: 145,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,938.48 : 176,398.20 = 105,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,938.48/176,398.20 = 105,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,938.48x = 176,398.20 × 105,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,938.48x = 18,556,737,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,556,737,843.60/127,938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,044.23

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