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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,975.60, 191,963.40 and 85,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,975.60, 191,963.40 and 85,985.20 is: 128,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,975.60 : 191,963.40 = 85,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,975.60/191,963.40 = 85,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,975.60x = 191,963.40 × 85,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,975.60x = 16,506,011,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,506,011,341.68/127,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,977.80

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