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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,907.20, 232,015.20 and 127,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,907.20, 232,015.20 and 127,259.20 is: 190,604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,907.20 : 232,015.20 = 127,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,907.20/232,015.20 = 127,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,907.20x = 232,015.20 × 127,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,907.20x = 29,526,068,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,526,068,739.84/154,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,604.88

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