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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,390.97, 275,003.95 and 127,777.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,390.97, 275,003.95 and 127,777.66 is: 176,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,390.97 : 275,003.95 = 127,777.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,390.97/275,003.95 = 127,777.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,390.97x = 275,003.95 × 127,777.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,390.97x = 35,139,359,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,139,359,207.85/199,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,233.45

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