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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,981.80, 191,972.70 and 85,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,981.80, 191,972.70 and 85,991.40 is: 128,987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,981.80 : 191,972.70 = 85,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,981.80/191,972.70 = 85,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,981.80x = 191,972.70 × 85,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,981.80x = 16,508,001,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508,001,234.78/127,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,987.10

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