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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,975.80, 191,963.70 and 119,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,975.80, 191,963.70 and 119,227.80 is: 178,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,975.80 : 191,963.70 = 119,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,975.80/191,963.70 = 119,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,975.80x = 191,963.70 × 119,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,975.80x = 22,887,409,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887,409,630.86/127,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,841.70

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