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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,004.60, 277,506.90 and 127,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,004.60, 277,506.90 and 127,923.90 is: 191,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,004.60 : 277,506.90 = 127,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,004.60/277,506.90 = 127,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,004.60x = 277,506.90 × 127,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,004.60x = 35,499,764,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,499,764,924.91/185,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,885.85

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