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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,005.60, 277,508.40 and 127,924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,005.60, 277,508.40 and 127,924.90 is: 191,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,005.60 : 277,508.40 = 127,924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,005.60/277,508.40 = 127,924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,005.60x = 277,508.40 × 127,924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,005.60x = 35,500,234,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500,234,319.16/185,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,887.35

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