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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,977.80, 191,966.70 and 119,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,977.80, 191,966.70 and 119,229.80 is: 178,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,977.80 : 191,966.70 = 119,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,977.80/191,966.70 = 119,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,977.80x = 191,966.70 × 119,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,977.80x = 22,888,151,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888,151,247.66/127,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,844.70

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