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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,926.20, 232,043.70 and 127,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,926.20, 232,043.70 and 127,278.20 is: 190,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,926.20 : 232,043.70 = 127,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,926.20/232,043.70 = 127,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,926.20x = 232,043.70 × 127,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,926.20x = 29,534,104,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,534,104,457.34/154,926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,633.38

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