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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,803.60, 197,719.80 and 127,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,803.60, 197,719.80 and 127,656.40 is: 191,498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,803.60 : 197,719.80 = 127,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,803.60/197,719.80 = 127,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,803.60x = 197,719.80 × 127,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,803.60x = 25,240,197,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240,197,876.72/131,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,498.55

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