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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,610.40, 275,415.60 and 127,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,610.40, 275,415.60 and 127,331.60 is: 190,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,610.40 : 275,415.60 = 127,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,610.40/275,415.60 = 127,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,610.40x = 275,415.60 × 127,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,610.40x = 35,069,109,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,069,109,012.96/183,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,997.40

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