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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,975.80, 275,307.60 and 127,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,975.80, 275,307.60 and 127,551.20 is: 190,871.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,975.80 : 275,307.60 = 127,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,975.80/275,307.60 = 127,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,975.80x = 275,307.60 × 127,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,975.80x = 35,115,814,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115,814,749.12/183,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,871.92

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