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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,974.80, 191,962.20 and 119,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,974.80, 191,962.20 and 119,226.80 is: 178,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,974.80 : 191,962.20 = 119,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,974.80/191,962.20 = 119,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,974.80x = 191,962.20 × 119,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,974.80x = 22,887,038,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887,038,826.96/127,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,840.20

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