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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,997.55, 191,840.60 and 90,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,997.55, 191,840.60 and 90,568.40 is: 135,742.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,997.55 : 191,840.60 = 90,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,997.55/191,840.60 = 90,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,997.55x = 191,840.60 × 90,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,997.55x = 17,374,695,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374,695,464.26/127,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,742.41

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