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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,976.85, 191,688.24 and 83,468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,976.85, 191,688.24 and 83,468.58 is: 125,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,976.85 : 191,688.24 = 83,468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,976.85/191,688.24 = 83,468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,976.85x = 191,688.24 × 83,468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,976.85x = 15,999,945,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,945,195.50/127,976.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,022.18

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