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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,976.40, 191,964.60 and 81,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,976.40, 191,964.60 and 81,435.60 is: 122,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,976.40 : 191,964.60 = 81,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,976.40/191,964.60 = 81,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,976.40x = 191,964.60 × 81,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,976.40x = 15,632,752,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,752,379.76/127,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,153.40

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