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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,159.04, 268,738.56 and 127,195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,159.04, 268,738.56 and 127,195.92 is: 190,793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,159.04 : 268,738.56 = 127,195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,159.04/268,738.56 = 127,195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,159.04x = 268,738.56 × 127,195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,159.04x = 34,182,448,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182,448,378.68/179,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,793.88

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