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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,997.51, 268,996.82 and 127,128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,997.51, 268,996.82 and 127,128.15 is: 175,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,997.51 : 268,996.82 = 127,128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,997.51/268,996.82 = 127,128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,997.51x = 268,996.82 × 127,128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,997.51x = 34,197,067,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197,067,446.84/194,997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,371.82

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