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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,127.28, 280,734.72 and 127,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,127.28, 280,734.72 and 127,990.80 is: 192,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,127.28 : 280,734.72 = 127,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,127.28/280,734.72 = 127,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,127.28x = 280,734.72 × 127,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,127.28x = 35,931,461,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,931,461,400.58/187,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,016.16

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