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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,410.30, 275,959.35 and 127,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,410.30, 275,959.35 and 127,985.70 is: 191,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,410.30 : 275,959.35 = 127,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,410.30/275,959.35 = 127,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,410.30x = 275,959.35 × 127,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,410.30x = 35,318,850,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318,850,581.30/184,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,523.20

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