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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,999.30, 191,998.95 and 120,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,999.30, 191,998.95 and 120,741.70 is: 181,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,999.30 : 191,998.95 = 120,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,999.30/191,998.95 = 120,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,999.30x = 191,998.95 × 120,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,999.30x = 23,182,279,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182,279,621.22/127,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,112.55

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