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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,541.60, 279,709.80 and 127,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,541.60, 279,709.80 and 127,444 is: 191,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,541.60 : 279,709.80 = 127,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,541.60/279,709.80 = 127,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,541.60x = 279,709.80 × 127,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,541.60x = 35,647,335,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,647,335,751.20/186,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,095.90

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