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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,999.20, 191,998.80 and 119,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,999.20, 191,998.80 and 119,704.80 is: 179,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,999.20 : 191,998.80 = 119,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,999.20/191,998.80 = 119,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,999.20x = 191,998.80 × 119,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,999.20x = 22,983,177,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983,177,954.24/127,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,557.20

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