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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,975.80, 191,963.70 and 85,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,975.80, 191,963.70 and 85,985.40 is: 128,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,975.80 : 191,963.70 = 85,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,975.80/191,963.70 = 85,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,975.80x = 191,963.70 × 85,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,975.80x = 16,506,075,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,506,075,529.98/127,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,978.10

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