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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,160.04, 268,740.06 and 127,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,160.04, 268,740.06 and 127,196.92 is: 190,795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,160.04 : 268,740.06 = 127,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,160.04/268,740.06 = 127,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,160.04x = 268,740.06 × 127,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,160.04x = 34,182,907,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182,907,912.62/179,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,795.38

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