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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,741.88, 193,127.40 and 115,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,741.88, 193,127.40 and 115,512.96 is: 173,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,741.88 : 193,127.40 = 115,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,741.88/193,127.40 = 115,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,741.88x = 193,127.40 × 115,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,741.88x = 22,308,717,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308,717,631.10/128,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,282.52

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