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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,851.20, 217,276.80 and 127,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,851.20, 217,276.80 and 127,340.80 is: 191,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,851.20 : 217,276.80 = 127,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,851.20/217,276.80 = 127,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,851.20x = 217,276.80 × 127,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,851.20x = 27,668,201,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668,201,533.44/144,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,011.20

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