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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,451.16, 279,568.74 and 127,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,451.16, 279,568.74 and 127,358.24 is: 190,963.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,451.16 : 279,568.74 = 127,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,451.16/279,568.74 = 127,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,451.16x = 279,568.74 × 127,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,451.16x = 35,605,382,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605,382,685.42/186,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,963.59

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