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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,994.40, 191,991.60 and 81,453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,994.40, 191,991.60 and 81,453.60 is: 122,180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,994.40 : 191,991.60 = 81,453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,994.40/191,991.60 = 81,453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,994.40x = 191,991.60 × 81,453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,994.40x = 15,638,406,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638,406,989.76/127,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,180.40

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