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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,962.80, 287,944.20 and 128,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,962.80, 287,944.20 and 128,977.20 is: 193,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,962.80 : 287,944.20 = 128,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,962.80/287,944.20 = 128,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,962.80x = 287,944.20 × 128,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,962.80x = 37,138,236,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,138,236,672.24/191,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,465.80

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