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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,958.60, 191,937.90 and 115,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,958.60, 191,937.90 and 115,711.40 is: 173,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,958.60 : 191,937.90 = 115,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,958.60/191,937.90 = 115,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,958.60x = 191,937.90 × 115,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,958.60x = 22,209,403,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,403,122.06/127,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,567.10

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